HeyRuaHow to say “analogue” in Irish
- Irish:
- analógach
- English:
- analogue, analogous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More analogue:
- níos analógaí
- Most analogue:
- is analógaí
- Plural:
- analógacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-a-loh-gakh” /ˈanˠəl̪ˠoːɡəx/
What does “analógach” mean?
“Analógach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- analogue
- Describes a device or signal that works with continuously changing values rather than digital numbers.Also: analog, non-digital.
1 other meaning: analogous
- 2analogous
- Similar in some way to something else, so that a comparison can be made.Also: comparable, similar, parallel.
“Analógach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is analógach after clog (clock, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, analógacha.
More analogue, most analogue, very analogue
Tá an seanchóras níos analógaí ná an ceann nua. The old system is more analogue than the new one.
| more analogue | níos analógaí | in the past tense: ní b'analógaí |
|---|---|---|
| most analogue | is analógaí | in the past tense: ab analógaí |
| as analogue as | chomh hanalógach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very analogue | an-analógach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too analogue | ró-analógach | ró- lenites |
“Analógach” 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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Analogue in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for analogue?
The Irish for analogue is analógach (pronounced “AN-a-loh-gakh”). It comes after the noun: clog analógach, an analogue clock; bean analógach, an analogue woman.
How do you say more analogue and most analogue in Irish?
níos analógaí is more analogue and is analógaí is most analogue. In the past tense they become ní b'analógaí and ab analógaí.
What is the plural of analógach?
With a plural noun analógach becomes analógacha: cloig analógacha, mná analógacha.
How do you say very analogue in Irish?
an-analógach. Too analogue is ró-analógach, and as analogue as is chomh hanalógach le.
Does analógach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Analógach can mean analogue or analogous, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'analógach'?
The opposite in technology is 'digiteach', for example 'clog digiteach' (a digital clock) versus 'clog analógach'.
