HeyRuaHow to say “magnetic” in Irish
- Irish:
- adhmainteach
- English:
- magnetic, attractive
- Word type:
- adjective
- More magnetic:
- níos adhmaintí
- Most magnetic:
- is adhmaintí
- Plural:
- adhmainteacha
- Pronunciation:
- “EYE-wint-yukh” /ˈaiw̃ənʲtʲəx/
What does “adhmainteach” mean?
“Adhmainteach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- magnetic
- Having the power of a magnet to attract iron or steel.Also: magnetised.
1 other meaning: attractive
- 2attractive
- Strongly attractive or charming, drawing people to someone or something.Also: magnetic, charismatic.
“Adhmainteach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is adhmainteach after réimse (range, masculine), after scéim (scheme, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, adhmainteacha.
More magnetic, most magnetic, very magnetic
Tá an miotal seo níos adhmaintí ná an ceann eile. This metal is more magnetic than the other one.
| more magnetic | níos adhmaintí | in the past tense: ní b'adhmaintí |
|---|---|---|
| most magnetic | is adhmaintí | in the past tense: ab adhmaintí |
| as magnetic as | chomh hadhmainteach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very magnetic | an-adhmainteach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too magnetic | ró-adhmainteach | ró- lenites |
“Adhmainteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Magnetic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for magnetic?
The Irish for magnetic is adhmainteach (pronounced “EYE-wint-yukh”). It comes after the noun: réimse adhmainteach, a magnetic range; scéim adhmainteach, a magnetic scheme.
How do you say more magnetic and most magnetic in Irish?
níos adhmaintí is more magnetic and is adhmaintí is most magnetic. In the past tense they become ní b'adhmaintí and ab adhmaintí.
What is the plural of adhmainteach?
With a plural noun adhmainteach becomes adhmainteacha: réimsí adhmainteacha, scéimeanna adhmainteacha.
How do you say very magnetic in Irish?
an-adhmainteach. Too magnetic is ró-adhmainteach, and as magnetic as is chomh hadhmainteach le.
Does adhmainteach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Adhmainteach can mean magnetic or attractive, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'adhmainteach' and 'maighnéadach'?
Both mean magnetic; 'adhmainteach' comes from 'adhmaint' (magnet), while 'maighnéadach' from 'maighnéad' is common in modern technical usage.
