HeyRuaHow to say “impermeable” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhscagach
- English:
- impermeable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More impermeable:
- níos neamhscagaí
- Most impermeable:
- is neamhscagaí
- Plural:
- neamhscagacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-skag-ukh” /ˈnʲaũskəɡəx/
What does “neamhscagach” mean?
- impermeable
- Not letting liquid or gas pass or filter through it.Also: non-porous, impervious, watertight.
“Neamhscagach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhscagach after ábhar (material, masculine), after cré (clay, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhscagacha.
More impermeable, most impermeable, very impermeable
Tá an plaisteach seo níos neamhscagaí ná an páipéar. This plastic is more impermeable than the paper.
| more impermeable | níos neamhscagaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhscagaí |
|---|---|---|
| most impermeable | is neamhscagaí | in the past tense: ba neamhscagaí |
| as impermeable as | chomh neamhscagach le | no change after chomh |
| very impermeable | an-neamhscagach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too impermeable | róneamhscagach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhscagach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Impermeable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for impermeable?
The Irish for impermeable is neamhscagach (pronounced “NYOW-skag-ukh”). It comes after the noun: ábhar neamhscagach, an impermeable material; cré neamhscagach, an impermeable clay.
How do you say more impermeable and most impermeable in Irish?
níos neamhscagaí is more impermeable and is neamhscagaí is most impermeable. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhscagaí and ba neamhscagaí.
What is the plural of neamhscagach?
With a plural noun neamhscagach becomes neamhscagacha: ábhair neamhscagacha, créanna neamhscagacha.
How do you say very impermeable in Irish?
an-neamhscagach. Too impermeable is róneamhscagach, and as impermeable as is chomh neamhscagach le.
What is the opposite of 'neamhscagach'?
The opposite is 'scagach', meaning porous or permeable, from 'scag', to filter.
