HeyRuaHow to say “cyclic” in Irish
- Irish:
- timthriallach
- English:
- cyclic, circulatory
- Word type:
- adjective
- More cyclic:
- níos timthriallaí
- Most cyclic:
- is timthriallaí
- Plural:
- timthriallacha
- Pronunciation:
- “TIM-hree-uh-lukh” /ˈtʲɪmʲhɾʲiəɫəx/
What does “timthriallach” mean?
“Timthriallach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cyclic
- Happening in cycles or recurring in a regular pattern.Also: cyclical, periodic, recurring.
1 other meaning: circulatory
- 2circulatory
- Relating to circulation, moving round in a circuit.Also: circular, rotary.
“Timthriallach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is timthriallach after próiseas (process, masculine), after aimsir (weather, 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: aimsir thimthriallach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: próiseas timthriallach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, timthriallacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: próisis thimthriallacha; after other plurals it does not: aimsirí timthriallacha.
More cyclic, most cyclic, very cyclic
Tá an dara próiseas níos timthriallaí ná an chéad cheann. The second process is more cyclical than the first one.
| more cyclic | níos timthriallaí | in the past tense: ní ba thimthriallaí |
|---|---|---|
| most cyclic | is timthriallaí | in the past tense: ba thimthriallaí |
| as cyclic as | chomh timthriallach le | no change after chomh |
| very cyclic | an-timthriallach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too cyclic | róthimthriallach | ró- lenites |
“Timthriallach” 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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Cyclic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cyclic?
The Irish for cyclic is timthriallach (pronounced “TIM-hree-uh-lukh”). It comes after the noun: próiseas timthriallach, a cyclic process; aimsir thimthriallach, cyclic weather.
How do you say more cyclic and most cyclic in Irish?
níos timthriallaí is more cyclic and is timthriallaí is most cyclic. In the past tense they become ní ba thimthriallaí and ba thimthriallaí.
Why does timthriallach become thimthriallach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So aimsir thimthriallach (cyclic weather) but próiseas timthriallach (a cyclic process), because próiseas is masculine.
What is the plural of timthriallach?
With a plural noun timthriallach becomes timthriallacha: próisis thimthriallacha, aimsirí timthriallacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very cyclic in Irish?
an-timthriallach. Too cyclic is róthimthriallach, and as cyclic as is chomh timthriallach le.
Does timthriallach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Timthriallach can mean cyclic or circulatory, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'timthriallach' different from 'ciorclach'?
'Ciorclach' means circular in shape, while 'timthriallach' means cyclic, recurring in cycles over time, as in 'próiseas timthriallach'.
