HeyRuaHow to say “versatile” in Irish
- Irish:
- iltréitheach
- English:
- versatile
- Word type:
- adjective
- More versatile:
- níos iltréithí
- Most versatile:
- is iltréithí
- Plural:
- iltréitheacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-tray-hukh” /ˈɪlʲtʲɾʲeːhəx/
What does “iltréitheach” mean?
- versatile
- Having many talents or skills; able to do many different things well.Also: multi-talented, many-sided, accomplished, all-round.
“Iltréitheach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is iltréitheach after ceoltóir (musician, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, iltréitheacha.
More versatile, most versatile, very versatile
Tá sí níos iltréithí ná a deartháir. She is more versatile than her brother.
| more versatile | níos iltréithí | in the past tense: ní b'iltréithí |
|---|---|---|
| most versatile | is iltréithí | in the past tense: ab iltréithí |
| as versatile as | chomh hiltréitheach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very versatile | an-iltréitheach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too versatile | ró-iltréitheach | ró- lenites |
“Iltréitheach” 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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Versatile in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for versatile?
The Irish for versatile is iltréitheach (pronounced “IL-tray-hukh”). It comes after the noun: ceoltóir iltréitheach, a versatile musician; bean iltréitheach, a versatile woman.
How do you say more versatile and most versatile in Irish?
níos iltréithí is more versatile and is iltréithí is most versatile. In the past tense they become ní b'iltréithí and ab iltréithí.
What is the plural of iltréitheach?
With a plural noun iltréitheach becomes iltréitheacha: ceoltóirí iltréitheacha, mná iltréitheacha.
How do you say very versatile in Irish?
an-iltréitheach. Too versatile is ró-iltréitheach, and as versatile as is chomh hiltréitheach le.
What is the difference between 'iltréitheach' and 'ildánach'?
Both mean versatile or multi-talented. 'Ildánach' is often used of someone gifted in many arts, while 'iltréitheach' stresses having many accomplishments or qualities.
