HeyRuaHow to say “maximum” in Irish
- Irish:
- uasmhéid
- English:
- maximum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OOS-vayd” /ˈuəsˌvʲeːdʲ/
- Plural:
- uasmhéideanna (maxima)
- Genitive singular:
- uasmhéide, na huasmhéide (e.g. ráta na huasmhéide, the maximum rate)
- Genitive plural:
- uasmhéideanna, na n-uasmhéideanna (e.g. teorainneacha na n-uasmhéideanna, the limits of the maximums)
What does “uasmhéid” mean?
- maximum
- The greatest amount, size or number that is possible or allowed.Also: upper limit, greatest amount, maximum amount.
Other Irish words for maximum: uasmhéid (maximum), uasta (maximum)
“Uasmhéid” with the article
The plural of maximum in Irish is uasmhéideanna. Here is uasmhéid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uasmhéid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uasmhéid, the Irish word for maximum.
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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 feminine noun and the plural is uasmhéideanna.
How do you pronounce uasmhéid in Irish?
Uasmhéid is said like “OOS-vayd” (IPA /ˈuəsˌvʲeːdʲ/).
What is the plural of maximum in Irish?
The plural of uasmhéid is uasmhéideanna; with the article, na huasmhéideanna means “the maxima”. The genitive plural is uasmhéideanna, as in teorainneacha na n-uasmhéideanna (the limits of the maximums).
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 uasmhéid (the maximum), a huasmhéid (her maximum), a n-uasmhéid (their maximum), na huasmhéideanna (the maxima).
What is the opposite of 'uasmhéid'?
The opposite is 'íosmhéid', meaning minimum. Both are built on 'méid' (amount) with the prefixes 'uas-' (upper) and 'íos-' (lower).
