HeyRuaHow to say “varied” in Irish
- Irish:
- ilchineálach
- English:
- varied
- Word type:
- adjective
- More varied:
- níos ilchineálaí
- Most varied:
- is ilchineálaí
- Plural:
- ilchineálacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-khin-aw-lukh” /ˈɪlʲˌçɪnʲaːləx/
What does “ilchineálach” mean?
- varied
- Made up of many different kinds or types.Also: various, diverse, heterogeneous, multifarious, assorted.
“Ilchineálach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ilchineálach after pobal (community, masculine), after oibríocht (operation, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ilchineálacha.
More varied, most varied, very varied
Tá an scoil seo níos ilchineálaí ná riamh. This school is more diverse than ever.
| more varied | níos ilchineálaí | in the past tense: ní b'ilchineálaí |
|---|---|---|
| most varied | is ilchineálaí | in the past tense: ab ilchineálaí |
| as varied as | chomh hilchineálach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very varied | an-ilchineálach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too varied | ró-ilchineálach | ró- lenites |
“Ilchineálach” 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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Varied in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for varied?
The Irish for varied is ilchineálach (pronounced “IL-khin-aw-lukh”). It comes after the noun: pobal ilchineálach, a varied community; oibríocht ilchineálach, a varied operation.
How do you say more varied and most varied in Irish?
níos ilchineálaí is more varied and is ilchineálaí is most varied. In the past tense they become ní b'ilchineálaí and ab ilchineálaí.
What is the plural of ilchineálach?
With a plural noun ilchineálach becomes ilchineálacha: pobail ilchineálacha, oibríochtaí ilchineálacha.
How do you say very varied in Irish?
an-ilchineálach. Too varied is ró-ilchineálach, and as varied as is chomh hilchineálach le.
What is the difference between 'ilchineálach' and 'éagsúil'?
'Éagsúil' is the everyday word for various or different, while 'ilchineálach' is more formal and stresses many kinds, like heterogeneous.
