HeyRuaHow to say “alternate” in Irish
- Irish:
- ailtéarnach
- English:
- alternate, alternating
- Word type:
- adjective
- More alternate:
- níos ailtéarnaí
- Most alternate:
- is ailtéarnaí
- Plural:
- ailtéarnacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-chair-nukh” /ˈalʲtʲeːɾˠn̪ˠəx/
What does “ailtéarnach” mean?
“Ailtéarnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- alternate
- Happening or following in turns, first one and then the other.Also: alternating, in turns, every other.
1 other meaning: alternating
- 2alternating
- Used of an electric current that changes direction regularly.Also: ac.
“Ailtéarnach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ailtéarnach after sruth (stream, masculine), after líne (line, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ailtéarnacha.
More alternate, most alternate, very alternate
Tá an patrún seo níos ailtéarnaí ná an ceann eile. This pattern is more alternating than the other one.
| more alternate | níos ailtéarnaí | in the past tense: ní b'ailtéarnaí |
|---|---|---|
| most alternate | is ailtéarnaí | in the past tense: ab ailtéarnaí |
| as alternate as | chomh hailtéarnach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very alternate | an-ailtéarnach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too alternate | ró-ailtéarnach | ró- lenites |
“Ailtéarnach” 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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Alternate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alternate?
The Irish for alternate is ailtéarnach (pronounced “AL-chair-nukh”). It comes after the noun: sruth ailtéarnach, an alternate stream; líne ailtéarnach, an alternate line.
How do you say more alternate and most alternate in Irish?
níos ailtéarnaí is more alternate and is ailtéarnaí is most alternate. In the past tense they become ní b'ailtéarnaí and ab ailtéarnaí.
What is the plural of ailtéarnach?
With a plural noun ailtéarnach becomes ailtéarnacha: sruthanna ailtéarnacha, línte ailtéarnacha.
How do you say very alternate in Irish?
an-ailtéarnach. Too alternate is ró-ailtéarnach, and as alternate as is chomh hailtéarnach le.
Does ailtéarnach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ailtéarnach can mean alternate or alternating, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say 'alternating current' in Irish?
Alternating current is 'sruth ailtéarnach', and direct current is 'sruth díreach'.
