HeyRuaHow to say “linear” in Irish
- Irish:
- líneach
- English:
- linear, lined
- Word type:
- adjective
- More linear:
- níos líní
- Most linear:
- is líní
- Plural:
- líneacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-nyukh” /ˈlʲiːnʲəx/
What does “líneach” mean?
“Líneach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- linear
- Arranged in or relating to a line or lines.Also: lined, in lines.
1 other meaning: lined
- 2lined
- Marked with lines, such as ruled paper.Also: ruled, striped.
“Líneach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is líneach after páipéar (paper, masculine), after cothromóid (equation, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, líneacha.
More linear, most linear, very linear
Tá an dearadh seo níos líní ná an ceann eile. This design is more linear than the other one.
| more linear | níos líní | in the past tense: ní ba líní |
|---|---|---|
| most linear | is líní | in the past tense: ba líní |
| as linear as | chomh líneach le | no change after chomh |
| very linear | an-líneach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too linear | rólíneach | ró- lenites |
“Líneach” 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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Linear in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for linear?
The Irish for linear is líneach (pronounced “LEE-nyukh”). It comes after the noun: páipéar líneach, linear paper; cothromóid líneach, a linear equation.
How do you say more linear and most linear in Irish?
níos líní is more linear and is líní is most linear. In the past tense they become ní ba líní and ba líní.
What is the plural of líneach?
With a plural noun líneach becomes líneacha: páipéir líneacha, cothromóidí líneacha.
How do you say very linear in Irish?
an-líneach. Too linear is rólíneach, and as linear as is chomh líneach le.
Does líneach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Líneach can mean linear or lined, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'líneach' the same as 'díreach'?
No. 'Díreach' means straight or direct, while 'líneach' means linear or lined, as in 'cothromóid líneach', a linear equation.
