HeyRuaHow to say “atomic” in Irish
- Irish:
- adamhach
- English:
- atomic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More atomic:
- níos adamhaí
- Most atomic:
- is adamhaí
- Plural:
- adamhacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AD-a-wach” /ˈad̪ˠəwəx/
What does “adamhach” mean?
- atomic
- Relating to atoms or to energy produced by splitting atoms.Also: nuclear, of atoms.
“Adamhach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is adamhach after buama (bomb, masculine), after uimhir (number, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, adamhacha.
More atomic, most atomic, very atomic
Tá an teoiric seo níos adamhaí ná an ceann eile. This theory is more atomic than the other one.
| more atomic | níos adamhaí | in the past tense: ní b'adamhaí |
|---|---|---|
| most atomic | is adamhaí | in the past tense: ab adamhaí |
| as atomic as | chomh hadamhach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very atomic | an-adamhach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too atomic | ró-adamhach | ró- lenites |
“Adamhach” 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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Atomic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for atomic?
The Irish for atomic is adamhach (pronounced “AD-a-wach”). It comes after the noun: buama adamhach, an atomic bomb; uimhir adamhach, an atomic number.
How do you say more atomic and most atomic in Irish?
níos adamhaí is more atomic and is adamhaí is most atomic. In the past tense they become ní b'adamhaí and ab adamhaí.
What is the plural of adamhach?
With a plural noun adamhach becomes adamhacha: buamaí adamhacha, uimhreacha adamhacha.
How do you say very atomic in Irish?
an-adamhach. Too atomic is ró-adamhach, and as atomic as is chomh hadamhach le.
What is the difference between 'adamhach' and 'núicléach'?
'Adamhach' means atomic, from 'adamh' (atom), as in 'uimhir adamhach'. 'Núicléach' means nuclear and is often used for weapons and power, as in 'arm núicléach', though 'buama adamhach' is also standard.
