HeyRuaHow to say “insulating” in Irish
- Irish:
- inslitheach
- English:
- insulating
- Word type:
- adjective
- More insulating:
- níos inslithí
- Most insulating:
- is inslithí
- Plural:
- inslitheacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-shli-hyukh” /ˈiŋʃlʲihəx/
What does “inslitheach” mean?
- insulating
- Describes a material or thing that stops heat, electricity or sound from passing through.Also: insulative, insulatory, non-conducting.
“Inslitheach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is inslitheach after ábhar (material, masculine), after ola (oil, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, inslitheacha.
More insulating, most insulating, very insulating
Tá olann níos inslithí ná cadás. Wool is more insulating than cotton.
| more insulating | níos inslithí | in the past tense: ní b'inslithí |
|---|---|---|
| most insulating | is inslithí | in the past tense: ab inslithí |
| as insulating as | chomh hinslitheach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very insulating | an-inslitheach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too insulating | ró-inslitheach | ró- lenites |
“Inslitheach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Insulating in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for insulating?
The Irish for insulating is inslitheach (pronounced “IN-shli-hyukh”). It comes after the noun: ábhar inslitheach, an insulating material; ola inslitheach, insulating oil.
How do you say more insulating and most insulating in Irish?
níos inslithí is more insulating and is inslithí is most insulating. In the past tense they become ní b'inslithí and ab inslithí.
What is the plural of inslitheach?
With a plural noun inslitheach becomes inslitheacha: ábhair inslitheacha, olaí inslitheacha.
How do you say very insulating in Irish?
an-inslitheach. Too insulating is ró-inslitheach, and as insulating as is chomh hinslitheach le.
What is the difference between 'inslitheach' and 'inslithe'?
'Inslitheach' means insulating, describing the material that does the work, while 'inslithe' means insulated, describing the thing that has been covered, as in 'sreang inslithe'.
