HeyRuaHow to say “ionic” in Irish
- Irish:
- ianach
- English:
- ionic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More ionic:
- níos ianaí
- Most ionic:
- is ianaí
- Plural:
- ianacha
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-un-ukh” /iənəx/
What does “ianach” mean?
- ionic
- Relating to ions, or made up of ions, as in chemistry.Also: of ions, ion-based.
“Ianach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ianach after nasc (link, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ianacha.
More ionic, most ionic, very ionic
Tá an nasc seo níos ianaí ná an ceann sin. This bond is more ionic than that one.
| more ionic | níos ianaí | in the past tense: ní b'ianaí |
|---|---|---|
| most ionic | is ianaí | in the past tense: ab ianaí |
| as ionic as | chomh hianach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very ionic | an-ianach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too ionic | ró-ianach | ró- lenites |
“Ianach” 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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Ionic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ionic?
The Irish for ionic is ianach (pronounced “EE-un-ukh”). It comes after the noun: nasc ianach, an ionic link; bean ianach, an ionic woman.
How do you say more ionic and most ionic in Irish?
níos ianaí is more ionic and is ianaí is most ionic. In the past tense they become ní b'ianaí and ab ianaí.
What is the plural of ianach?
With a plural noun ianach becomes ianacha: naisc ianacha, mná ianacha.
How do you say very ionic in Irish?
an-ianach. Too ionic is ró-ianach, and as ionic as is chomh hianach le.
What is the opposite of 'nasc ianach' in chemistry?
A covalent bond is 'nasc comhfhiúsach', in contrast to an ionic bond, 'nasc ianach'.
Which noun is 'ianach' formed from?
It comes from 'ian', meaning an ion, so 'ianach' means ionic.
