HeyRuaHow to say “alternating” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomlaoideach
- English:
- alternating, rotating
- Word type:
- adjective
- More alternating:
- níos iomlaoidí
- Most alternating:
- is iomlaoidí
- Plural:
- iomlaoideacha
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-leed-yuch” /ˈʊmˠlˠiːdʲəx/
What does “iomlaoideach” mean?
“Iomlaoideach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- alternating
- Changing back and forth regularly between two states or directions, especially of electric current.Also: alternate, changing, variable.
1 other meaning: rotating
- 2rotating
- Taking turns or moving in rotation.Also: rotational, in turns.
“Iomlaoideach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is iomlaoideach after sruth (stream, masculine), after cumhacht (power, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, iomlaoideacha.
More alternating, most alternating, very alternating
Tá an patrún seo níos iomlaoidí ná an ceann eile. This pattern alternates more than the other one.
| more alternating | níos iomlaoidí | in the past tense: ní b'iomlaoidí |
|---|---|---|
| most alternating | is iomlaoidí | in the past tense: ab iomlaoidí |
| as alternating as | chomh hiomlaoideach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very alternating | an-iomlaoideach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too alternating | ró-iomlaoideach | ró- lenites |
“Iomlaoideach” 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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Alternating in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alternating?
The Irish for alternating is iomlaoideach (pronounced “UM-leed-yuch”). It comes after the noun: sruth iomlaoideach, an alternating stream; cumhacht iomlaoideach, an alternating power.
How do you say more alternating and most alternating in Irish?
níos iomlaoidí is more alternating and is iomlaoidí is most alternating. In the past tense they become ní b'iomlaoidí and ab iomlaoidí.
What is the plural of iomlaoideach?
With a plural noun iomlaoideach becomes iomlaoideacha: sruthanna iomlaoideacha, cumhachtaí iomlaoideacha.
How do you say very alternating in Irish?
an-iomlaoideach. Too alternating is ró-iomlaoideach, and as alternating as is chomh hiomlaoideach le.
Does iomlaoideach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iomlaoideach can mean alternating or rotating, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say AC and DC in Irish?
Alternating current is 'sruth iomlaoideach' and direct current is 'sruth díreach'.
