HeyRuaHow to say “electronic” in Irish
- Irish:
- leictreonach
- English:
- electronic, electron
- Word type:
- adjective
- More electronic:
- níos leictreonaí
- Most electronic:
- is leictreonaí
- Plural:
- leictreonacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LECK-tron-ukh” /ˈlʲɛktʲɾˠoːn̪ˠəx/
What does “leictreonach” mean?
“Leictreonach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- electronic
- Using or relating to electronics, or done by computer or digital means.Also: digital, e-, online.
1 other meaning: electron
- 2electron
- Relating to electrons, as in physics.Also: electronic.
“Leictreonach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is leictreonach after gléas (device, masculine), after leabharlann (library, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, leictreonacha.
More electronic, most electronic, very electronic
Tá an córas leictreonach nua níos tapúla. The new electronic system is faster.
| more electronic | níos leictreonaí | in the past tense: ní ba leictreonaí |
|---|---|---|
| most electronic | is leictreonaí | in the past tense: ba leictreonaí |
| as electronic as | chomh leictreonach le | no change after chomh |
| very electronic | an-leictreonach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too electronic | róleictreonach | ró- lenites |
“Leictreonach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Electronic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for electronic?
The Irish for electronic is leictreonach (pronounced “LECK-tron-ukh”). It comes after the noun: gléas leictreonach, an electronic device; leabharlann leictreonach, an electronic library.
How do you say more electronic and most electronic in Irish?
níos leictreonaí is more electronic and is leictreonaí is most electronic. In the past tense they become ní ba leictreonaí and ba leictreonaí.
What is the plural of leictreonach?
With a plural noun leictreonach becomes leictreonacha: gléasanna leictreonacha, leabharlanna leictreonacha.
How do you say very electronic in Irish?
an-leictreonach. Too electronic is róleictreonach, and as electronic as is chomh leictreonach le.
Does leictreonach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leictreonach can mean electronic or electron, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'leictreonach' and 'leictreach'?
'Leictreach' means electric, powered by electricity, as in 'citeal leictreach', while 'leictreonach' means electronic, as in 'gléas leictreonach'.
