HeyRuaHow to say “acidity” in Irish
- Irish:
- aigéadacht
- English:
- acidity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-ay-duhkht” /ˈaɟeːd̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aigéadachta, na haigéadachta (e.g. leibhéal na haigéadachta, level of acidity)
What does “aigéadacht” mean?
- acidity
- The quality or degree of being acid, especially in chemistry or in the stomach or soil.Also: sourness, acid level, acidness.
“Aigéadacht” with the article
Here is aigéadacht after the article (an t-alt).
an aigéadacht
the acidity
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Aigéadacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aigéadacht, the Irish word for acidity.
Tá aigéadacht ard san ithir seo.
This soil has high acidity.
Thomhais an múinteoir aigéadacht an uisce.
The teacher measured the acidity of the water.
Cuireann aol leis an aigéadacht a laghdú.
Lime helps to reduce the acidity.
Bíonn aigéadacht orm tar éis béile mhóir.
I get acidity after a big meal.
Úsáidtear scála pH chun méid na haigéadachta a thomhas.
The pH scale is used to measure the amount of acidity.
Méadaíonn an bháisteach aigéadacht na lochanna.
The rain increases the acidity of the lakes.
Tá roinnt aigéadachta san fhíon sin.
There is some acidity in that wine.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Acidity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acidity?
The Irish for acidity is aigéadacht (pronounced “AG-ay-duhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce aigéadacht in Irish?
Aigéadacht is said like “AG-ay-duhkht” (IPA /ˈaɟeːd̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does aigéadacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for aigéadacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aigéadacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aigéadacht (the acidity), a haigéadacht (her acidity), a n-aigéadacht (their acidity).
How is aigéadacht related to aigéad?
Aigéad means 'acid', the substance, while aigéadacht is the abstract noun meaning 'acidity', the quality of being acid.
