HeyRuaHow to say “washable” in Irish
- Irish:
- in-nite
- English:
- washable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More washable:
- níos in-nite
- Most washable:
- is in-nite
- Pronunciation:
- “in-NIT-ya” /ɪnʲˈnʲɪtʲə/
What does “in-nite” mean?
- washable
- Able to be washed without being damaged.Also: machine washable, can be washed.
“In-nite” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is in-nite after geansaí (jumper, masculine), after bróg (shoe, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, in-nite.
More washable, most washable, very washable
Tá an t-ábhar seo níos in-nite ná olann. This material is more washable than wool.
| more washable | níos in-nite | in the past tense: ní b'in-nite |
|---|---|---|
| most washable | is in-nite | in the past tense: ab in-nite |
| as washable as | chomh hin-nite le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very washable | an-in-nite | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too washable | ró-in-nite | ró- lenites |
“In-nite” 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.
Washable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for washable?
The Irish for washable is in-nite (pronounced “in-NIT-ya”). It comes after the noun: geansaí in-nite, a washable jumper; bróg in-nite, a washable shoe.
How do you say more washable and most washable in Irish?
níos in-nite is more washable and is in-nite is most washable. In the past tense they become ní b'in-nite and ab in-nite.
How do you say very washable in Irish?
an-in-nite. Too washable is ró-in-nite, and as washable as is chomh hin-nite le.
How is 'in-nite' formed?
It combines the prefix 'in-' (able to be) with 'nite', the verbal adjective of 'nigh' (wash). The same pattern gives 'in-ite' (edible) and 'in-ólta' (drinkable).
