HeyRuaHow to say “asymmetric” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhshiméadrach
- English:
- asymmetric
- Word type:
- adjective
- More asymmetric:
- níos neamhshiméadraí
- Most asymmetric:
- is neamhshiméadraí
- Plural:
- neamhshiméadracha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-hih-may-drukh” /ˈnʲaũˌhɪmʲeːd̪ˠɾˠəx/
What does “neamhshiméadrach” mean?
- asymmetric
- Not the same on both sides; lacking symmetry.Also: asymmetrical, unsymmetrical, lopsided, uneven.
“Neamhshiméadrach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhshiméadrach after patrún (pattern, masculine), after scéim (scheme, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhshiméadracha.
More asymmetric, most asymmetric, very asymmetric
Tá an dara pictiúr níos neamhshiméadraí ná an chéad cheann. The second picture is more asymmetric than the first one.
| more asymmetric | níos neamhshiméadraí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhshiméadraí |
|---|---|---|
| most asymmetric | is neamhshiméadraí | in the past tense: ba neamhshiméadraí |
| as asymmetric as | chomh neamhshiméadrach le | no change after chomh |
| very asymmetric | an-neamhshiméadrach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too asymmetric | róneamhshiméadrach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhshiméadrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Asymmetric in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for asymmetric?
The Irish for asymmetric is neamhshiméadrach (pronounced “NYOW-hih-may-drukh”). It comes after the noun: patrún neamhshiméadrach, an asymmetric pattern; scéim neamhshiméadrach, an asymmetric scheme.
How do you say more asymmetric and most asymmetric in Irish?
níos neamhshiméadraí is more asymmetric and is neamhshiméadraí is most asymmetric. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhshiméadraí and ba neamhshiméadraí.
What is the plural of neamhshiméadrach?
With a plural noun neamhshiméadrach becomes neamhshiméadracha: patrúin neamhshiméadracha, scéimeanna neamhshiméadracha.
How do you say very asymmetric in Irish?
an-neamhshiméadrach. Too asymmetric is róneamhshiméadrach, and as asymmetric as is chomh neamhshiméadrach le.
What is the opposite of 'neamhshiméadrach'?
The opposite is 'siméadrach', meaning symmetric; the prefix 'neamh-' makes it negative and lenites the 's'.
