HeyRuaHow to say “varied” in Irish
- Irish:
- ilghnéitheach
- English:
- varied, multifaceted
- Word type:
- adjective
- More varied:
- níos ilghnéithí
- Most varied:
- is ilghnéithí
- Plural:
- ilghnéitheacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-ghnay-hach” /ˈɪlʲˌɣnʲeːhəx/
What does “ilghnéitheach” mean?
“Ilghnéitheach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- varied
- Made up of many different kinds or parts.Also: various, diverse, miscellaneous, heterogeneous, multifarious.
1 other meaning: multifaceted
- 2multifaceted
- Having many different aspects or sides.Also: many-sided, complex.
“Ilghnéitheach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ilghnéitheach after clár (board, masculine), after cuideachta (company, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ilghnéitheacha.
More varied, most varied, very varied
Tá an cúrsa seo níos ilghnéithí ná an ceann eile. This course is more varied than the other one.
| more varied | níos ilghnéithí | in the past tense: ní b'ilghnéithí |
|---|---|---|
| most varied | is ilghnéithí | in the past tense: ab ilghnéithí |
| as varied as | chomh hilghnéitheach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very varied | an-ilghnéitheach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too varied | ró-ilghnéitheach | ró- lenites |
“Ilghnéitheach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Varied in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for varied?
The Irish for varied is ilghnéitheach (pronounced “IL-ghnay-hach”). It comes after the noun: clár ilghnéitheach, a varied board; cuideachta ilghnéitheach, a varied company.
How do you say more varied and most varied in Irish?
níos ilghnéithí is more varied and is ilghnéithí is most varied. In the past tense they become ní b'ilghnéithí and ab ilghnéithí.
What is the plural of ilghnéitheach?
With a plural noun ilghnéitheach becomes ilghnéitheacha: cláir ilghnéitheacha, cuideachtaí ilghnéitheacha.
How do you say very varied in Irish?
an-ilghnéitheach. Too varied is ró-ilghnéitheach, and as varied as is chomh hilghnéitheach le.
Does ilghnéitheach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ilghnéitheach can mean varied or multifaceted, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is ilghnéitheach different from éagsúil?
Éagsúil is the everyday word for 'different' or 'various', while ilghnéitheach is more formal and stresses having many aspects or kinds, as in 'clár ilghnéitheach'.
