HeyRuaHow to say “immune” in Irish
- Irish:
- imdhíonach
- English:
- immune, immunological
- Word type:
- adjective
- More immune:
- níos imdhíonaí
- Most immune:
- is imdhíonaí
- Plural:
- imdhíonacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-yee-nukh” /ˈimʲiːnˠəx/
What does “imdhíonach” mean?
“Imdhíonach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- immune
- Protected against a disease or infection, or relating to the body's defence system.Also: resistant, protected.
1 other meaning: immunological
- 2immunological
- Relating to the immune system and how the body fights disease.Also: immune-system.
“Imdhíonach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is imdhíonach after córas (system, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, imdhíonacha.
More immune, most immune, very immune
Tá sí níos imdhíonaí ar an ngalar anois. She is more immune to the disease now.
| more immune | níos imdhíonaí | in the past tense: ní b'imdhíonaí |
|---|---|---|
| most immune | is imdhíonaí | in the past tense: ab imdhíonaí |
| as immune as | chomh himdhíonach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very immune | an-imdhíonach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too immune | ró-imdhíonach | ró- lenites |
“Imdhíonach” 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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Immune in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for immune?
The Irish for immune is imdhíonach (pronounced “IM-yee-nukh”). It comes after the noun: córas imdhíonach, an immune system; bean imdhíonach, an immune woman.
How do you say more immune and most immune in Irish?
níos imdhíonaí is more immune and is imdhíonaí is most immune. In the past tense they become ní b'imdhíonaí and ab imdhíonaí.
What is the plural of imdhíonach?
With a plural noun imdhíonach becomes imdhíonacha: córais imdhíonacha, mná imdhíonacha.
How do you say very immune in Irish?
an-imdhíonach. Too immune is ró-imdhíonach, and as immune as is chomh himdhíonach le.
Does imdhíonach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Imdhíonach can mean immune or immunological, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with imdhíonach?
Use 'ar': tá sé imdhíonach ar an ngalar means he is immune to the disease.
