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Harmonic in Irish (armónach): Meaning, Forms, Examples

Other uses of ‘armónach’: harmonious

The Irish for harmonic is armónach: ceol armónach, harmonic music.
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How to say “harmonic” in Irish

Irish:
armónach
English:
harmonic, harmonious
Word type:
adjective
More harmonic:
níos armónaí
Most harmonic:
is armónaí
Plural:
armónacha
Pronunciation:
“AR-oh-nokh”  /ˈaɾˠoːnˠəx/

What does “armónach” mean?

“Armónach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

harmonic
Relating to harmony or harmonics in music, physics or mathematics.Also: harmonical.
1 other meaning: harmonious
2harmonious
Sounding pleasant together, or fitting together well.Also: tuneful, in harmony.

“Armónach” after a noun

An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is armónach after ceol (music, masculine), after séis (melody, feminine) and after a plural.

after a masculine nounceol armónachharmonic music
after a feminine nounséis armónacha harmonic melody
after a plural nounceolta armónachaharmonic musics

séimhiú (the h) the ending

plural
ceoltamusics
+
armónachaharmonic, plural
=
ceolta armónachaharmonic musics

With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, armónacha.

More harmonic, most harmonic, very harmonic

níosmore
+
armónaíharmonic
=
níos armónaímore harmonic
ismost
+
armónaíharmonic
=
is armónaímost harmonic

Tá an leagan seo níos armónaí ná an ceann eile. This version is more harmonious than the other one.

more harmonicníos armónaíin the past tense: ní b'armónaí
most harmonicis armónaíin the past tense: ab armónaí
as harmonic aschomh harmónach lechomh puts an h before a vowel
very harmonican-armónachan- lenites, except d, t and s
too harmonicró-armónachró- lenites

“Armónach” in a sentence: Irish examples

With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.

Sheinn siad ceol armónach ag an gceolchoirm.
They played harmonic music at the concert.
Is séis armónach álainn í sin.
That is a beautiful harmonious melody.
Chualamar fuaimeanna armónacha ón orgán.
We heard harmonic sounds from the organ.
Tá an leagan seo níos armónaí ná an ceann eile.
This version is more harmonious than the other one.
Tá an ceol sin an-armónach.
That music is very harmonious.

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Harmonic in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for harmonic?

The Irish for harmonic is armónach (pronounced “AR-oh-nokh”). It comes after the noun: ceol armónach, harmonic music; séis armónach, a harmonic melody.

How do you say more harmonic and most harmonic in Irish?

níos armónaí is more harmonic and is armónaí is most harmonic. In the past tense they become ní b'armónaí and ab armónaí.

What is the plural of armónach?

With a plural noun armónach becomes armónacha: ceolta armónacha, séiseanna armónacha.

How do you say very harmonic in Irish?

an-armónach. Too harmonic is ró-armónach, and as harmonic as is chomh harmónach le.

Does armónach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Armónach can mean harmonic or harmonious, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the noun related to 'armónach'?

The noun is 'armóin', meaning harmony, as in 'armóin cheoil'.

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