HeyRuaHow to say “trustworthy” in Irish
- Irish:
- iontaofa
- English:
- trustworthy, reliable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More trustworthy:
- níos iontaofa
- Most trustworthy:
- is iontaofa
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-tee-fa” /ˈiːn̪ˠt̪ˠiːfˠə/
What does “iontaofa” mean?
“Iontaofa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trustworthy
- Describes a person who can be trusted and relied on to be honest.Also: reliable, dependable, trusty, faithful.
1 other meaning: reliable
- 2reliable
- Describes information, a source or a thing that can be depended on to be accurate or to work.Also: dependable, credible, sound.
“Iontaofa” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is iontaofa after cara (friend, masculine), after foinse (source, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, iontaofa.
More trustworthy, most trustworthy, very trustworthy
Tá an carr nua níos iontaofa ná an seancharr. The new car is more reliable than the old car.
| more trustworthy | níos iontaofa | in the past tense: ní b'iontaofa |
|---|---|---|
| most trustworthy | is iontaofa | in the past tense: ab iontaofa |
| as trustworthy as | chomh hiontaofa le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very trustworthy | an-iontaofa | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too trustworthy | ró-iontaofa | ró- lenites |
“Iontaofa” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Trustworthy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trustworthy?
The Irish for trustworthy is iontaofa (pronounced “UN-tee-fa”). It comes after the noun: cara iontaofa, a trustworthy friend; foinse iontaofa, a trustworthy source.
How do you say more trustworthy and most trustworthy in Irish?
níos iontaofa is more trustworthy and is iontaofa is most trustworthy. In the past tense they become ní b'iontaofa and ab iontaofa.
How do you say very trustworthy in Irish?
an-iontaofa. Too trustworthy is ró-iontaofa, and as trustworthy as is chomh hiontaofa le.
Does iontaofa have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iontaofa can mean trustworthy or reliable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of iontaofa?
The opposite is neamhiontaofa, meaning untrustworthy or unreliable, as in foinse neamhiontaofa.
How is iontaofa different from dílis?
Iontaofa means you can trust or rely on someone or something, while dílis means loyal or faithful, as in cara dílis.
