HeyRuaHow to say “galvanic” in Irish
- Irish:
- galbhánach
- English:
- galvanic, galvanized
- Word type:
- adjective
- More galvanic:
- níos galbhánaí
- Most galvanic:
- is galbhánaí
- Plural:
- galbhánacha
- Pronunciation:
- “GAL-uh-vaw-nukh” /ˈɡaləvˠɑːnˠəx/
What does “galbhánach” mean?
“Galbhánach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- galvanic
- Relating to electric current produced by chemical action, or to galvanism.Also: galvanizing, electrochemical.
1 other meaning: galvanized
- 2galvanized
- Coated with zinc to protect against rust (in phrases such as 'iarann galbhánach').Also: galvanised, zinc-coated.
“Galbhánach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is galbhánach after iarann (iron, masculine), after scian (knife, 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: scian ghalbhánach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: iarann galbhánach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, galbhánacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: iarainn ghalbhánacha; after other plurals it does not: sceana galbhánacha.
More galvanic, most galvanic, very galvanic
Tá an buicéad seo níos galbhánaí ná an ceann eile. This bucket is more galvanized than the other one.
| more galvanic | níos galbhánaí | in the past tense: ní ba ghalbhánaí |
|---|---|---|
| most galvanic | is galbhánaí | in the past tense: ba ghalbhánaí |
| as galvanic as | chomh galbhánach le | no change after chomh |
| very galvanic | an-ghalbhánach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too galvanic | róghalbhánach | ró- lenites |
“Galbhánach” 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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Galvanic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for galvanic?
The Irish for galvanic is galbhánach (pronounced “GAL-uh-vaw-nukh”). It comes after the noun: iarann galbhánach, galvanic iron; scian ghalbhánach, a galvanic knife.
How do you say more galvanic and most galvanic in Irish?
níos galbhánaí is more galvanic and is galbhánaí is most galvanic. In the past tense they become ní ba ghalbhánaí and ba ghalbhánaí.
Why does galbhánach become ghalbhánach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So scian ghalbhánach (a galvanic knife) but iarann galbhánach (galvanic iron), because iarann is masculine.
What is the plural of galbhánach?
With a plural noun galbhánach becomes galbhánacha: iarainn ghalbhánacha, sceana galbhánacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very galvanic in Irish?
an-ghalbhánach. Too galvanic is róghalbhánach, and as galvanic as is chomh galbhánach le.
Does galbhánach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Galbhánach can mean galvanic or galvanized, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'galvanized iron' in Irish?
Use 'iarann galbhánach', the usual term for zinc-coated iron used for roofs and buckets.
