HeyRuaHow to say “electric” in Irish
- Irish:
- leictreach
- English:
- electric, electrifying
- Word type:
- adjective
- More electric:
- níos leictrí
- Most electric:
- is leictrí
- Plural:
- leictreacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LEK-trukh” /ˈlʲɛkʲtʲɾʲəx/
What does “leictreach” mean?
“Leictreach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- electric
- Worked by or producing electricity.Also: electrical, electric-powered, powered by electricity.
1 other meaning: electrifying
- 2electrifying
- Very exciting or thrilling, figuratively full of energy.Also: electric, thrilling.
“Leictreach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is leictreach after carr (car, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, leictreacha.
More electric, most electric, very electric
Tá an t-atmaisféar anocht níos leictrí ná riamh. The atmosphere tonight is more electric than ever.
| more electric | níos leictrí | in the past tense: ní ba leictrí |
|---|---|---|
| most electric | is leictrí | in the past tense: ba leictrí |
| as electric as | chomh leictreach le | no change after chomh |
| very electric | an-leictreach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too electric | róleictreach | ró- lenites |
“Leictreach” 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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Electric in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for electric?
The Irish for electric is leictreach (pronounced “LEK-trukh”). It comes after the noun: carr leictreach, an electric car; bean leictreach, an electric woman.
How do you say more electric and most electric in Irish?
níos leictrí is more electric and is leictrí is most electric. In the past tense they become ní ba leictrí and ba leictrí.
What is the plural of leictreach?
With a plural noun leictreach becomes leictreacha: carranna leictreacha, mná leictreacha.
How do you say very electric in Irish?
an-leictreach. Too electric is róleictreach, and as electric as is chomh leictreach le.
Does leictreach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leictreach can mean electric or electrifying, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between leictreach and leictreonach?
Leictreach means electric, powered by electricity, as in 'carr leictreach', while leictreonach means electronic, as in 'post leictreonach' (email).
What is the Irish noun for electricity?
Electricity is 'leictreachas', for example 'Níl leictreachas sa teach'.
