HeyRuaHow to say “acrylic fibre” in Irish
- Irish:
- aicrileach
- English:
- acrylic fibre, acrylic paint
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-ril-ukh” /ˈakʲɾʲɪlʲəx/
- Plural:
- aicriligh (acrylic fibres)
- Genitive singular:
- aicriligh, an aicriligh (e.g. dath an aicriligh, the colour of the acrylic)
- Genitive plural:
- aicrileach, na n-aicrileach (e.g. praghas na n-aicrileach, the price of the acrylics)
What does “aicrileach” mean?
“Aicrileach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- acrylic fibre
- A man-made fibre or fabric made from acrylic material, used in clothes and blankets.Also: acrylic fabric, acrylic material.
1 other meaning: acrylic paint
- 2acrylic paint
- A type of paint made with acrylic resin, used by artists.Also: acrylics.
“Aicrileach” with the article
The plural of acrylic fibre in Irish is aicriligh. Here is aicrileach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aicrileach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aicrileach, the Irish word for acrylic fibre.
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Acrylic fibre in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acrylic fibre?
The Irish for acrylic fibre is aicrileach (pronounced “AK-ril-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aicriligh. Depending on context it can also mean acrylic paint.
How do you pronounce aicrileach in Irish?
Aicrileach is said like “AK-ril-ukh” (IPA /ˈakʲɾʲɪlʲəx/).
What is the plural of acrylic fibre in Irish?
The plural of aicrileach is aicriligh; with the article, na haicriligh means “the acrylic fibres”. The genitive plural is aicrileach, as in praghas na n-aicrileach (the price of the acrylics).
Does aicrileach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aicrileach can mean acrylic fibre or acrylic paint, depending on context; the first is the most common. Aicrileach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning acrylic.
Why does aicrileach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aicrileach (the acrylic fibre), a haicrileach (her acrylic fibre), a n-aicrileach (their acrylic fibre), na haicriligh (the acrylic fibres).
Is 'aicrileach' a noun or an adjective?
It is both: as an adjective it follows a noun (snáth aicrileach, acrylic yarn), and as a noun it names the material itself (déanta as aicrileach, made of acrylic).
