HeyRuaHow to say “non-absorbent” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhshúiteach
- English:
- non-absorbent
- Word type:
- adjective
- More non-absorbent:
- níos neamhshúití
- Most non-absorbent:
- is neamhshúití
- Plural:
- neamhshúiteacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-hoo-tyukh” /ˈnʲaʊˌhuːtʲəx/
What does “neamhshúiteach” mean?
- non-absorbent
- Describes a material that does not soak up liquid.Also: unabsorbent, waterproof, impermeable.
“Neamhshúiteach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhshúiteach after páipéar (paper, masculine), after cré (clay, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhshúiteacha.
More non-absorbent, most non-absorbent, very non-absorbent
Tá an plaisteach níos neamhshúití ná an t-adhmad. Plastic is less absorbent than wood.
| more non-absorbent | níos neamhshúití | in the past tense: ní ba neamhshúití |
|---|---|---|
| most non-absorbent | is neamhshúití | in the past tense: ba neamhshúití |
| as non-absorbent as | chomh neamhshúiteach le | no change after chomh |
| very non-absorbent | an-neamhshúiteach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too non-absorbent | róneamhshúiteach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhshúiteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Non-absorbent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for non-absorbent?
The Irish for non-absorbent is neamhshúiteach (pronounced “NYOW-hoo-tyukh”). It comes after the noun: páipéar neamhshúiteach, non-absorbent paper; cré neamhshúiteach, a non-absorbent clay.
How do you say more non-absorbent and most non-absorbent in Irish?
níos neamhshúití is more non-absorbent and is neamhshúití is most non-absorbent. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhshúití and ba neamhshúití.
What is the plural of neamhshúiteach?
With a plural noun neamhshúiteach becomes neamhshúiteacha: páipéir neamhshúiteacha, créanna neamhshúiteacha.
How do you say very non-absorbent in Irish?
an-neamhshúiteach. Too non-absorbent is róneamhshúiteach, and as non-absorbent as is chomh neamhshúiteach le.
What is the opposite of 'neamhshúiteach'?
The opposite is 'súiteach', meaning absorbent; the prefix 'neamh-' makes it negative.
