HeyRuaHow to say “acidic” in Irish
- Irish:
- aigéadach
- English:
- acidic, acid
- Word type:
- adjective
- More acidic:
- níos aigéadaí
- Most acidic:
- is aigéadaí
- Plural:
- aigéadacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-ay-duch” /ˈaɟeːd̪ˠəx/
What does “aigéadach” mean?
“Aigéadach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- acidic
- Containing acid or having the properties of an acid, such as a sour taste or a low pH.Also: acid, sour, tart.
1 other meaning: acid
- 2acid
- Sharp or biting in manner or remark.Also: caustic, sharp, biting.
“Aigéadach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aigéadach after fíon (wine, masculine), after ithir (soil, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aigéadacha.
More acidic, most acidic, very acidic
Tá an líomóid níos aigéadaí ná an oráiste. The lemon is more acidic than the orange.
| more acidic | níos aigéadaí | in the past tense: ní b'aigéadaí |
|---|---|---|
| most acidic | is aigéadaí | in the past tense: ab aigéadaí |
| as acidic as | chomh haigéadach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very acidic | an-aigéadach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too acidic | ró-aigéadach | ró- lenites |
“Aigéadach” 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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Acidic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acidic?
The Irish for acidic is aigéadach (pronounced “AG-ay-duch”). It comes after the noun: fíon aigéadach, acidic wine; ithir aigéadach, acidic soil.
How do you say more acidic and most acidic in Irish?
níos aigéadaí is more acidic and is aigéadaí is most acidic. In the past tense they become ní b'aigéadaí and ab aigéadaí.
What is the plural of aigéadach?
With a plural noun aigéadach becomes aigéadacha: fíonta aigéadacha, ithreacha aigéadacha.
How do you say very acidic in Irish?
an-aigéadach. Too acidic is ró-aigéadach, and as acidic as is chomh haigéadach le.
Does aigéadach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aigéadach can mean acidic or acid, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say 'acid rain' in Irish?
Acid rain is 'báisteach aigéadach', or sometimes 'fearthainn aigéadach'.
What is the difference between 'aigéadach' and 'géar'?
'Géar' is the everyday word for sour or sharp in taste, while 'aigéadach' is the more technical word meaning containing acid.
