HeyRuaHow to say “acetic” in Irish
- Irish:
- aicéiteach
- English:
- acetic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More acetic:
- níos aicéití
- Most acetic:
- is aicéití
- Plural:
- aicéiteacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-ay-tchokh” /ˈakʲeːtʲəx/
What does “aicéiteach” mean?
- acetic
- Relating to or containing acetic acid, the acid found in vinegar.Also: vinegary, of acetic acid.
“Aicéiteach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aicéiteach after aigéad (acid, masculine), after deoch (drink, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aicéiteacha.
More acetic, most acetic, very acetic
Tá an fínéagar seo níos aicéití ná an ceann eile. This vinegar is more acetic than the other one.
| more acetic | níos aicéití | in the past tense: ní b'aicéití |
|---|---|---|
| most acetic | is aicéití | in the past tense: ab aicéití |
| as acetic as | chomh haicéiteach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very acetic | an-aicéiteach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too acetic | ró-aicéiteach | ró- lenites |
“Aicéiteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Acetic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acetic?
The Irish for acetic is aicéiteach (pronounced “AK-ay-tchokh”). It comes after the noun: aigéad aicéiteach, an acetic acid; deoch aicéiteach, an acetic drink.
How do you say more acetic and most acetic in Irish?
níos aicéití is more acetic and is aicéití is most acetic. In the past tense they become ní b'aicéití and ab aicéití.
What is the plural of aicéiteach?
With a plural noun aicéiteach becomes aicéiteacha: aigéid aicéiteacha, deochanna aicéiteacha.
How do you say very acetic in Irish?
an-aicéiteach. Too acetic is ró-aicéiteach, and as acetic as is chomh haicéiteach le.
What is the Irish for acetic acid?
Acetic acid is "aigéad aicéiteach", the acid that gives vinegar (fínéagar) its sour taste.
