HeyRuaHow to say “viable” in Irish
- Irish:
- inmharthana
- English:
- viable, capable of living
- Word type:
- adjective
- More viable:
- níos inmharthana
- Most viable:
- is inmharthana
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-war-ha-na” /ˈɪnʲˌwaɾˠhənˠə/
What does “inmharthana” mean?
“Inmharthana” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- viable
- Able to survive, work or succeed in practice.Also: feasible, workable, sustainable.
1 other meaning: capable of living
- 2capable of living
- Able to live or survive, used of organisms or a foetus.Also: viable, able to survive.
“Inmharthana” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is inmharthana after plean (plan, masculine), after feirm (farm, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, inmharthana.
More viable, most viable, very viable
Tá an gnó seo níos inmharthana ná an ceann eile. This business is more viable than the other one.
| more viable | níos inmharthana | in the past tense: ní b'inmharthana |
|---|---|---|
| most viable | is inmharthana | in the past tense: ab inmharthana |
| as viable as | chomh hinmharthana le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very viable | an-inmharthana | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too viable | ró-inmharthana | ró- lenites |
“Inmharthana” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Viable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for viable?
The Irish for viable is inmharthana (pronounced “IN-war-ha-na”). It comes after the noun: plean inmharthana, a viable plan; feirm inmharthana, a viable farm.
How do you say more viable and most viable in Irish?
níos inmharthana is more viable and is inmharthana is most viable. In the past tense they become ní b'inmharthana and ab inmharthana.
How do you say very viable in Irish?
an-inmharthana. Too viable is ró-inmharthana, and as viable as is chomh hinmharthana le.
Does inmharthana have more than one meaning?
Yes. Inmharthana can mean viable or capable of living, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'inmharthana' and 'indéanta'?
'Indéanta' means feasible or possible to do, while 'inmharthana' means viable, able to survive or keep going, as in 'gnó inmharthana'.
