HeyRuaHow to say “unstable” in Irish
- Irish:
- éagobhsaí
- English:
- unstable, volatile
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unstable:
- níos éagobhsaí
- Most unstable:
- is éagobhsaí
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-gow-see” /ˈeːɡəuˌsˠiː/
What does “éagobhsaí” mean?
“Éagobhsaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- unstable
- Not steady or firm, likely to change, move or fall.Also: unsteady, insecure, shaky.
1 other meaning: volatile
- 2volatile
- Of a situation, market or substance, liable to change suddenly or react.Also: unsettled, precarious.
Other Irish adjectives for unstable: neamhsheasmhach (unstable)
“Éagobhsaí” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éagobhsaí after rialtas (government, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éagobhsaí.
More unstable, most unstable, very unstable
Tá an margadh níos éagobhsaí ná riamh. The market is more unstable than ever.
| more unstable | níos éagobhsaí | in the past tense: ní b'éagobhsaí |
|---|---|---|
| most unstable | is éagobhsaí | in the past tense: ab éagobhsaí |
| as unstable as | chomh héagobhsaí le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very unstable | an-éagobhsaí | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unstable | ró-éagobhsaí | ró- lenites |
“Éagobhsaí” 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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Unstable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unstable?
The Irish for unstable is éagobhsaí (pronounced “AY-gow-see”). It comes after the noun: rialtas éagobhsaí, an unstable government; aimsir éagobhsaí, unstable weather.
How do you say more unstable and most unstable in Irish?
níos éagobhsaí is more unstable and is éagobhsaí is most unstable. In the past tense they become ní b'éagobhsaí and ab éagobhsaí.
How do you say very unstable in Irish?
an-éagobhsaí. Too unstable is ró-éagobhsaí, and as unstable as is chomh héagobhsaí le.
Does éagobhsaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éagobhsaí can mean unstable or volatile, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'éagobhsaí'?
The opposite is 'cobhsaí', meaning stable; 'éagobhsaí' is formed with the negative prefix 'éa-'.
How does 'éagobhsaí' differ from 'corrach'?
'Corrach' is the everyday word for unsteady or wobbly, while 'éagobhsaí' is more formal and technical, used of governments, markets and chemicals.
