HeyRuaHow to say “applied” in Irish
- Irish:
- feidhmeach
- English:
- applied, functional
- Word type:
- adjective
- More applied:
- níos feidhmí
- Most applied:
- is feidhmí
- Plural:
- feidhmeacha
- Pronunciation:
- “FAY-mokh” /ˈfʲəimʲəx/
What does “feidhmeach” mean?
“Feidhmeach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- applied
- Used of a subject or science that is put to practical use rather than studied in theory.Also: practical.
1 other meaning: functional
- 2functional
- Working, effective or serving a useful purpose.Also: effective, working, useful.
“Feidhmeach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is feidhmeach after cúrsa (course, masculine), after eolaíocht (science, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: eolaíocht fheidhmeach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: cúrsa feidhmeach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, feidhmeacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: eolaíochtaí feidhmeacha.
More applied, most applied, very applied
Tá an córas nua níos feidhmí ná an seancheann. The new system is more effective than the old one.
| more applied | níos feidhmí | in the past tense: ní b'fheidhmí |
|---|---|---|
| most applied | is feidhmí | in the past tense: ab fheidhmí |
| as applied as | chomh feidhmeach le | no change after chomh |
| very applied | an-fheidhmeach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too applied | rófheidhmeach | ró- lenites |
“Feidhmeach” 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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Applied in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for applied?
The Irish for applied is feidhmeach (pronounced “FAY-mokh”). It comes after the noun: cúrsa feidhmeach, an applied course; eolaíocht fheidhmeach, an applied science.
How do you say more applied and most applied in Irish?
níos feidhmí is more applied and is feidhmí is most applied. In the past tense they become ní b'fheidhmí and ab fheidhmí.
Why does feidhmeach become fheidhmeach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So eolaíocht fheidhmeach (an applied science) but cúrsa feidhmeach (an applied course), because cúrsa is masculine.
What is the plural of feidhmeach?
With a plural noun feidhmeach becomes feidhmeacha: cúrsaí feidhmeacha, eolaíochtaí feidhmeacha.
How do you say very applied in Irish?
an-fheidhmeach. Too applied is rófheidhmeach, and as applied as is chomh feidhmeach le.
Does feidhmeach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feidhmeach can mean applied or functional, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say 'applied mathematics' in Irish?
It is 'matamaitic fheidhmeach', as opposed to 'matamaitic ghlan', pure mathematics.
