HeyRuaHow to say “infinite” in Irish
- Irish:
- éigríochta
- English:
- infinite, indefinite
- Word type:
- adjective
- More infinite:
- níos éigríochta
- Most infinite:
- is éigríochta
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-gree-ukh-ta” /eːɟɾʲiːxt̪ˠə/
What does “éigríochta” mean?
“Éigríochta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- infinite
- Having no limit or end, especially in mathematics or philosophy.Also: endless, boundless, limitless.
1 other meaning: indefinite
- 2indefinite
- In grammar, describing a verb tense or form that is not limited in time, such as the aorist.Also: aorist.
“Éigríochta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éigríochta after líon (net, masculine), after sraith (series, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éigríochta.
More infinite, most infinite, very infinite
Níl tacar amháin níos éigríochta ná tacar eile, dar leis. In his view, one set is not more infinite than another.
| more infinite | níos éigríochta | in the past tense: ní b'éigríochta |
|---|---|---|
| most infinite | is éigríochta | in the past tense: ab éigríochta |
| as infinite as | chomh héigríochta le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very infinite | an-éigríochta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too infinite | ró-éigríochta | ró- lenites |
“Éigríochta” 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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Infinite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for infinite?
The Irish for infinite is éigríochta (pronounced “AY-gree-ukh-ta”). It comes after the noun: líon éigríochta, an infinite net; sraith éigríochta, an infinite series.
How do you say more infinite and most infinite in Irish?
níos éigríochta is more infinite and is éigríochta is most infinite. In the past tense they become ní b'éigríochta and ab éigríochta.
How do you say very infinite in Irish?
an-éigríochta. Too infinite is ró-éigríochta, and as infinite as is chomh héigríochta le.
Does éigríochta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éigríochta can mean infinite or indefinite, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'éigríochta' a separate adjective or a noun form?
It is the genitive of the noun 'éigríoch' (infinity) used as an adjective, so it does not change: 'sraith éigríochta', 'tacair éigríochta'.
What is the opposite of 'éigríochta'?
The opposite is 'críochta', meaning finite, as in 'tacar críochta' (a finite set).
