HeyRuaHow to say “hyperbolic” in Irish
- Irish:
- urtheilgeach
- English:
- hyperbolic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More hyperbolic:
- níos urtheilgí
- Most hyperbolic:
- is urtheilgí
- Plural:
- urtheilgeacha
- Pronunciation:
- “UR-hel-gyakh” /ˈɔɾˠhɛlʲɟəx/
What does “urtheilgeach” mean?
- hyperbolic
- Relating to a hyperbola, the curve in geometry and mathematics.Also: of a hyperbola.
“Urtheilgeach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is urtheilgeach after cuar (curve, masculine), after feidhm (function, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, urtheilgeacha.
More hyperbolic, most hyperbolic, very hyperbolic
Tá an cuar seo níos urtheilgí ná an ceann eile. This curve is more hyperbolic than the other one.
| more hyperbolic | níos urtheilgí | in the past tense: ní b'urtheilgí |
|---|---|---|
| most hyperbolic | is urtheilgí | in the past tense: ab urtheilgí |
| as hyperbolic as | chomh hurtheilgeach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very hyperbolic | an-urtheilgeach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too hyperbolic | ró-urtheilgeach | ró- lenites |
“Urtheilgeach” 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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Hyperbolic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hyperbolic?
The Irish for hyperbolic is urtheilgeach (pronounced “UR-hel-gyakh”). It comes after the noun: cuar urtheilgeach, a hyperbolic curve; feidhm urtheilgeach, a hyperbolic function.
How do you say more hyperbolic and most hyperbolic in Irish?
níos urtheilgí is more hyperbolic and is urtheilgí is most hyperbolic. In the past tense they become ní b'urtheilgí and ab urtheilgí.
What is the plural of urtheilgeach?
With a plural noun urtheilgeach becomes urtheilgeacha: cuair urtheilgeacha, feidhmeanna urtheilgeacha.
How do you say very hyperbolic in Irish?
an-urtheilgeach. Too hyperbolic is ró-urtheilgeach, and as hyperbolic as is chomh hurtheilgeach le.
Does 'urtheilgeach' mean exaggerated, like hyperbolic language?
No, 'urtheilgeach' is the mathematical term from 'urtheilgean' (hyperbola). For exaggerated speech use 'áibhéileach'.
