HeyRuaHow to say “internal” in Irish
- Irish:
- inmheánach
- English:
- internal, domestic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More internal:
- níos inmheánaí
- Most internal:
- is inmheánaí
- Plural:
- inmheánacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-vaw-nuch” /ˈɪnʲvʲaːnəx/
What does “inmheánach” mean?
“Inmheánach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- internal
- Inside something, or happening within an organisation, body or country rather than outside it.Also: inner, interior, inside, in-house.
1 other meaning: domestic
- 2domestic
- Relating to the internal affairs of a country or organisation.Also: internal, home.
“Inmheánach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is inmheánach after scrúdú (examination, masculine), after iniúchóireacht (auditing, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, inmheánacha.
More internal, most internal, very internal
Tá an córas seo níos inmheánaí ná an ceann eile. This system is more internal than the other one.
| more internal | níos inmheánaí | in the past tense: ní b'inmheánaí |
|---|---|---|
| most internal | is inmheánaí | in the past tense: ab inmheánaí |
| as internal as | chomh hinmheánach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very internal | an-inmheánach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too internal | ró-inmheánach | ró- lenites |
“Inmheánach” 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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Internal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for internal?
The Irish for internal is inmheánach (pronounced “IN-vaw-nuch”). It comes after the noun: scrúdú inmheánach, an internal examination; iniúchóireacht inmheánach, an internal auditing.
How do you say more internal and most internal in Irish?
níos inmheánaí is more internal and is inmheánaí is most internal. In the past tense they become ní b'inmheánaí and ab inmheánaí.
What is the plural of inmheánach?
With a plural noun inmheánach becomes inmheánacha: scrúduithe inmheánacha, iniúchóireachtaí inmheánacha.
How do you say very internal in Irish?
an-inmheánach. Too internal is ró-inmheánach, and as internal as is chomh hinmheánach le.
Does inmheánach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Inmheánach can mean internal or domestic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'inmheánach'?
The usual opposite is 'seachtrach', meaning external, as in 'iniúchóireacht sheachtrach' (external audit).
