HeyRuaHow to say “workable” in Irish
- Irish:
- inoibrithe
- English:
- workable, exploitable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More workable:
- níos inoibrithe
- Most workable:
- is inoibrithe
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-ib-ri-ha” /ˈɪnˌɛbʲɾʲɪhə/
What does “inoibrithe” mean?
“Inoibrithe” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- workable
- Able to be worked, operated or put into practice.Also: operable, practicable, feasible.
1 other meaning: exploitable
- 2exploitable
- Of a mine or land, able to be worked or exploited.Also: workable, minable.
“Inoibrithe” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is inoibrithe after plean (plan, masculine), after scéim (scheme, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, inoibrithe.
More workable, most workable, very workable
Tá an dara plean níos inoibrithe ná an chéad cheann. The second plan is more workable than the first.
| more workable | níos inoibrithe | in the past tense: ní b'inoibrithe |
|---|---|---|
| most workable | is inoibrithe | in the past tense: ab inoibrithe |
| as workable as | chomh hinoibrithe le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very workable | an-inoibrithe | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too workable | ró-inoibrithe | ró- lenites |
“Inoibrithe” 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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Workable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for workable?
The Irish for workable is inoibrithe (pronounced “IN-ib-ri-ha”). It comes after the noun: plean inoibrithe, a workable plan; scéim inoibrithe, a workable scheme.
How do you say more workable and most workable in Irish?
níos inoibrithe is more workable and is inoibrithe is most workable. In the past tense they become ní b'inoibrithe and ab inoibrithe.
How do you say very workable in Irish?
an-inoibrithe. Too workable is ró-inoibrithe, and as workable as is chomh hinoibrithe le.
Does inoibrithe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Inoibrithe can mean workable or exploitable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'inoibrithe' and 'indéanta'?
'Indéanta' means possible or doable in general, while 'inoibrithe' stresses that something can actually be worked or operated, as in 'plean inoibrithe'.
