HeyRuaHow to say “acid” in Irish
- Irish:
- aigéad
- English:
- acid
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-ayd” /ˈaɟeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- aigéid (acids)
- Genitive singular:
- aigéid, an aigéid (e.g. neart an aigéid, the strength of the acid)
- Genitive plural:
- aigéad, na n-aigéad (e.g. airíonna na n-aigéad, the properties of the acids)
What does “aigéad” mean?
- acid
- A chemical substance, often sour or corrosive, that has a pH below seven and reacts with bases.Also: acidic substance, corrosive.
“Aigéad” with the article
The plural of acid in Irish is aigéid. Here is aigéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aigéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aigéad, the Irish word for acid.
Other nouns in Irish
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Acid in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acid?
The Irish for acid is aigéad (pronounced “AG-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aigéid.
How do you pronounce aigéad in Irish?
Aigéad is said like “AG-ayd” (IPA /ˈaɟeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of acid in Irish?
The plural of aigéad is aigéid; with the article, na haigéid means “the acids”. The genitive plural is aigéad, as in airíonna na n-aigéad (the properties of the acids).
Why does aigéad sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aigéad (the acid), a haigéad (her acid), a n-aigéad (their acid), na haigéid (the acids).
What is the adjective from 'aigéad'?
The adjective is 'aigéadach', meaning acidic, as in 'báisteach aigéadach' (acid rain).
Is 'aigéad' the same as 'aigéan'?
No. 'Aigéad' means acid, while 'aigéan' means ocean; the words look alike but are unrelated.
