HeyRuaHow to say “versatile” in Irish
- Irish:
- ilchumasach
- English:
- versatile
- Word type:
- adjective
- More versatile:
- níos ilchumasaí
- Most versatile:
- is ilchumasaí
- Plural:
- ilchumasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-khum-a-sokh” /ˈɪlʲˌxʊməsəx/
What does “ilchumasach” mean?
- versatile
- Able to do many different things well or to be used in many different ways.Also: multitalented, all-round, multi-skilled, adaptable.
“Ilchumasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ilchumasach after imreoir (player, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ilchumasacha.
More versatile, most versatile, very versatile
Tá an uirlis seo níos ilchumasaí ná an ceann eile. This tool is more versatile than the other one.
| more versatile | níos ilchumasaí | in the past tense: ní b'ilchumasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most versatile | is ilchumasaí | in the past tense: ab ilchumasaí |
| as versatile as | chomh hilchumasach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very versatile | an-ilchumasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too versatile | ró-ilchumasach | ró- lenites |
“Ilchumasach” 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 ilchumasach (pronounced “IL-khum-a-sokh”). It comes after the noun: imreoir ilchumasach, a versatile player; bean ilchumasach, a versatile woman.
How do you say more versatile and most versatile in Irish?
níos ilchumasaí is more versatile and is ilchumasaí is most versatile. In the past tense they become ní b'ilchumasaí and ab ilchumasaí.
What is the plural of ilchumasach?
With a plural noun ilchumasach becomes ilchumasacha: imreoirí ilchumasacha, mná ilchumasacha.
How do you say very versatile in Irish?
an-ilchumasach. Too versatile is ró-ilchumasach, and as versatile as is chomh hilchumasach le.
What is the difference between 'ilchumasach' and 'ildánach'?
'Ilchumasach' means able to do many things, versatile, while 'ildánach' stresses having many artistic or creative talents. Both can describe a multitalented person.
