HeyRuaHow to say “airtight” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerdhíonach
- English:
- airtight
- Word type:
- adjective
- More airtight:
- níos aerdhíonaí
- Most airtight:
- is aerdhíonaí
- Plural:
- aerdhíonacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-yee-un-ukh” /ˈeːɾˌʝiːnˠəx/
What does “aerdhíonach” mean?
- airtight
- Sealed so that no air can get in or out.Also: hermetic, sealed, air-proof.
“Aerdhíonach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aerdhíonach after bosca (box, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aerdhíonacha.
More airtight, most airtight, very airtight
Tá an claibín seo níos aerdhíonaí ná an ceann eile. This lid is more airtight than the other one.
| more airtight | níos aerdhíonaí | in the past tense: ní b'aerdhíonaí |
|---|---|---|
| most airtight | is aerdhíonaí | in the past tense: ab aerdhíonaí |
| as airtight as | chomh haerdhíonach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very airtight | an-aerdhíonach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too airtight | ró-aerdhíonach | ró- lenites |
“Aerdhíonach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Airtight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for airtight?
The Irish for airtight is aerdhíonach (pronounced “AIR-yee-un-ukh”). It comes after the noun: bosca aerdhíonach, an airtight box; bean aerdhíonach, an airtight woman.
How do you say more airtight and most airtight in Irish?
níos aerdhíonaí is more airtight and is aerdhíonaí is most airtight. In the past tense they become ní b'aerdhíonaí and ab aerdhíonaí.
What is the plural of aerdhíonach?
With a plural noun aerdhíonach becomes aerdhíonacha: boscaí aerdhíonacha, mná aerdhíonacha.
How do you say very airtight in Irish?
an-aerdhíonach. Too airtight is ró-aerdhíonach, and as airtight as is chomh haerdhíonach le.
Is there a similar word for waterproof?
Yes, 'uiscedhíonach' means waterproof, built the same way from 'uisce' and 'díonach', just as 'aerdhíonach' comes from 'aer' and 'díonach'.
