HeyRuaHow to say “elastic” in Irish
- Irish:
- leaisteach
- English:
- elastic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More elastic:
- níos leaistí
- Most elastic:
- is leaistí
- Plural:
- leaisteacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LASH-tchakh” /ˈl̠ʲaʃtʲəx/
What does “leaisteach” mean?
- elastic
- Able to stretch and then return to its original shape.Also: stretchy, springy, flexible.
“Leaisteach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is leaisteach after crios (belt, masculine), after téad (rope, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, leaisteacha.
More elastic, most elastic, very elastic
Tá an t-ábhar seo níos leaistí ná an ceann eile. This material is more elastic than the other one.
| more elastic | níos leaistí | in the past tense: ní ba leaistí |
|---|---|---|
| most elastic | is leaistí | in the past tense: ba leaistí |
| as elastic as | chomh leaisteach le | no change after chomh |
| very elastic | an-leaisteach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too elastic | róleaisteach | ró- lenites |
“Leaisteach” 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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Elastic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for elastic?
The Irish for elastic is leaisteach (pronounced “LASH-tchakh”). It comes after the noun: crios leaisteach, an elastic belt; téad leaisteach, an elastic rope.
How do you say more elastic and most elastic in Irish?
níos leaistí is more elastic and is leaistí is most elastic. In the past tense they become ní ba leaistí and ba leaistí.
What is the plural of leaisteach?
With a plural noun leaisteach becomes leaisteacha: criosanna leaisteacha, téada leaisteacha.
How do you say very elastic in Irish?
an-leaisteach. Too elastic is róleaisteach, and as elastic as is chomh leaisteach le.
What is the noun for elastic material?
The noun is 'leaistic', while 'leaisteach' is the adjective, as in 'banda leaisteach' for an elastic band.
