HeyRuaHow to say “impermeable” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamh-thréscaoilteach
- English:
- impermeable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More impermeable:
- níos neamh-thréscaoiltí
- Most impermeable:
- is neamh-thréscaoiltí
- Plural:
- neamh-thréscaoilteacha
- Pronunciation:
- “nyav-HRAY-skweel-tyuk” /nʲaw ˈhɾʲeːskiːlʲtʲəx/
What does “neamh-thréscaoilteach” mean?
- impermeable
- Not allowing liquid or gas to pass through.Also: impervious, waterproof, watertight, non-porous.
“Neamh-thréscaoilteach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamh-thréscaoilteach after ábhar (material, masculine), after bróg (shoe, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamh-thréscaoilteacha.
More impermeable, most impermeable, very impermeable
Tá an chré níos neamh-thréscaoiltí ná an gaineamh. Clay is more impermeable than sand.
| more impermeable | níos neamh-thréscaoiltí | in the past tense: ní ba neamh-thréscaoiltí |
|---|---|---|
| most impermeable | is neamh-thréscaoiltí | in the past tense: ba neamh-thréscaoiltí |
| as impermeable as | chomh neamh-thréscaoilteach le | no change after chomh |
| very impermeable | an-neamh-thréscaoilteach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too impermeable | róneamh-thréscaoilteach | ró- lenites |
“Neamh-thréscaoilteach” 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 neamh-thréscaoilteach (pronounced “nyav-HRAY-skweel-tyuk”). It comes after the noun: ábhar neamh-thréscaoilteach, an impermeable material; bróg neamh-thréscaoilteach, an impermeable shoe.
How do you say more impermeable and most impermeable in Irish?
níos neamh-thréscaoiltí is more impermeable and is neamh-thréscaoiltí is most impermeable. In the past tense they become ní ba neamh-thréscaoiltí and ba neamh-thréscaoiltí.
What is the plural of neamh-thréscaoilteach?
With a plural noun neamh-thréscaoilteach becomes neamh-thréscaoilteacha: ábhair neamh-thréscaoilteacha, bróga neamh-thréscaoilteacha.
How do you say very impermeable in Irish?
an-neamh-thréscaoilteach. Too impermeable is róneamh-thréscaoilteach, and as impermeable as is chomh neamh-thréscaoilteach le.
What is the opposite of 'neamh-thréscaoilteach'?
The opposite is 'tréscaoilteach', meaning permeable. The prefix 'neamh-' negates it and lenites the t.
