HeyRuaHow to say “composite” in Irish
- Irish:
- ilchodach
- English:
- composite, complex
- Word type:
- adjective
- More composite:
- níos ilchodaí
- Most composite:
- is ilchodaí
- Plural:
- ilchodacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-khud-akh” /ɪlʲˌxɔd̪ˠəx/
What does “ilchodach” mean?
“Ilchodach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- composite
- Made up of several different parts or elements.Also: compound, multipartite, made of many parts.
1 other meaning: complex
- 2complex
- Having many parts, and so not simple.Also: manifold, multiple.
“Ilchodach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ilchodach after ábhar (material, masculine), after uimhir (number, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ilchodacha.
More composite, most composite, very composite
Tá an dara struchtúr níos ilchodaí ná an chéad cheann. The second structure is more complex than the first one.
| more composite | níos ilchodaí | in the past tense: ní b'ilchodaí |
|---|---|---|
| most composite | is ilchodaí | in the past tense: ab ilchodaí |
| as composite as | chomh hilchodach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very composite | an-ilchodach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too composite | ró-ilchodach | ró- lenites |
“Ilchodach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Composite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for composite?
The Irish for composite is ilchodach (pronounced “IL-khud-akh”). It comes after the noun: ábhar ilchodach, a composite material; uimhir ilchodach, a composite number.
How do you say more composite and most composite in Irish?
níos ilchodaí is more composite and is ilchodaí is most composite. In the past tense they become ní b'ilchodaí and ab ilchodaí.
What is the plural of ilchodach?
With a plural noun ilchodach becomes ilchodacha: ábhair ilchodacha, uimhreacha ilchodacha.
How do you say very composite in Irish?
an-ilchodach. Too composite is ró-ilchodach, and as composite as is chomh hilchodach le.
Does ilchodach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ilchodach can mean composite or complex, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is a composite number in Irish?
In maths, a composite number is "uimhir ilchodach", the opposite of a prime number, "príomhuimhir".
