HeyRuaHow to say “maximum” in Irish
- Irish:
- uasmhéid
- English:
- maximum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OOS-vayd” /ˈuəsˌvʲeːdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- uasmhéid, an uasmhéid (e.g. sárú an uasmhéid, exceeding the maximum)
What does “uasmhéid” mean?
- maximum
- The greatest amount, number or size that is possible or allowed.Also: maximum amount, upper limit, most.
Other Irish words for maximum: uasta (maximum)
“Uasmhéid” with the article
Here is uasmhéid after the article (an t-alt).
an t-uasmhéid
the maximum
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Uasmhéid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uasmhéid, the Irish word for maximum.
Is é fiche euro an t-uasmhéid a íocfaidh mé.
Twenty euro is the most I will pay.
Is é tríocha dalta an t-uasmhéid sa rang.
Thirty pupils is the maximum in the class.
Shroich an teocht a huasmhéid inné.
The temperature reached its maximum yesterday.
Ná téigh thar an uasmhéid luais.
Don't go over the maximum speed.
Cad é uasmhéid an bhagáiste ar an eitilt seo?
What is the baggage allowance on this flight?
Tá an t-uasmhéid daoine istigh sa halla anois.
The maximum number of people is in the hall now.
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Maximum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for maximum?
The Irish for maximum is uasmhéid (pronounced “OOS-vayd”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce uasmhéid in Irish?
Uasmhéid is said like “OOS-vayd” (IPA /ˈuəsˌvʲeːdʲ/).
Does uasmhéid have a plural?
No plural form is given for uasmhéid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does uasmhéid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uasmhéid (the maximum), a huasmhéid (her maximum), a n-uasmhéid (their maximum).
What is the opposite of uasmhéid?
The opposite is íosmhéid, meaning minimum; both are built from méid 'amount' with the prefixes uas- 'upper' and íos- 'lower'.
