HeyRuaHow to say “aerobic” in Irish
- Irish:
- aeróbach
- English:
- aerobic, aerobic (exercise)
- Word type:
- adjective
- More aerobic:
- níos aeróbaí
- Most aerobic:
- is aeróbaí
- Plural:
- aeróbacha
- Pronunciation:
- “air-OH-bukh” /ˈeːɾˠoːbˠəx/
What does “aeróbach” mean?
“Aeróbach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- aerobic
- Needing or using oxygen, as with organisms or bodily processes.Also: oxygen-using, oxygen-dependent.
1 other meaning: aerobic (exercise)
- 2aerobic (exercise)
- Describing exercise that raises the heart rate and improves breathing and fitness.Also: aerobic, cardio, cardiovascular.
“Aeróbach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aeróbach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aeróbacha.
More aerobic, most aerobic, very aerobic
Tá an rith níos aeróbaí ná an mheáchanóireacht. Running is more aerobic than weightlifting.
| more aerobic | níos aeróbaí | in the past tense: ní b'aeróbaí |
|---|---|---|
| most aerobic | is aeróbaí | in the past tense: ab aeróbaí |
| as aerobic as | chomh haeróbach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very aerobic | an-aeróbach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too aerobic | ró-aeróbach | ró- lenites |
“Aeróbach” 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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Aerobic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aerobic?
The Irish for aerobic is aeróbach (pronounced “air-OH-bukh”). It comes after the noun: fear aeróbach, an aerobic man; bean aeróbach, an aerobic woman.
How do you say more aerobic and most aerobic in Irish?
níos aeróbaí is more aerobic and is aeróbaí is most aerobic. In the past tense they become ní b'aeróbaí and ab aeróbaí.
What is the plural of aeróbach?
With a plural noun aeróbach becomes aeróbacha: fir aeróbacha, mná aeróbacha.
How do you say very aerobic in Irish?
an-aeróbach. Too aerobic is ró-aeróbach, and as aerobic as is chomh haeróbach le.
Does aeróbach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aeróbach can mean aerobic or aerobic (exercise), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of aeróbach?
The opposite is anaeróbach, meaning anaerobic, as in riospráid anaeróbach, anaerobic respiration.
