HeyRuaHow to say “ceramic” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceirmeach
- English:
- ceramic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KER-im-ukh” /ˈcɛɾʲəmʲəx/
- Plural:
- ceirmigh (ceramics)
- Genitive singular:
- ceirmigh, an cheirmigh (e.g. briseadh an cheirmigh, the breaking of the ceramic)
- Genitive plural:
- ceirmeach, na gceirmeach (e.g. taispeántas na gceirmeach, the exhibition of the ceramics)
What does “ceirmeach” mean?
- ceramic
- A ceramic is an object or material made of clay or similar substances hardened by heat.Also: ceramics, pottery, earthenware.
“Ceirmeach” with the article
The plural of ceramic in Irish is ceirmigh. Here is ceirmeach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceirmeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceirmeach, the Irish word for ceramic.
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Ceramic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ceramic?
The Irish for ceramic is ceirmeach (pronounced “KER-im-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceirmigh.
How do you pronounce ceirmeach in Irish?
Ceirmeach is said like “KER-im-ukh” (IPA /ˈcɛɾʲəmʲəx/).
What is the plural of ceramic in Irish?
The plural of ceirmeach is ceirmigh; with the article, na ceirmigh means “the ceramics”. The genitive plural is ceirmeach, as in taispeántas na gceirmeach (the exhibition of the ceramics).
Why does ceirmeach change to cheirmeach or gceirmeach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceirmeach becomes mo cheirmeach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceirmeach (eclipsis).
Is 'ceirmeach' also an adjective?
Yes, 'ceirmeach' is also used as an adjective meaning ceramic, as in 'tíl cheirmeach' (ceramic tile); as a noun it means a ceramic object or material.
