HeyRuaHow to say “non-conducting” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhsheoltach
- English:
- non-conducting
- Word type:
- adjective
- More non-conducting:
- níos neamhsheoltaí
- Most non-conducting:
- is neamhsheoltaí
- Plural:
- neamhsheoltacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-hyowl-tukh” /ˈnʲaũˌhoːl̪ˠt̪ˠəx/
What does “neamhsheoltach” mean?
- non-conducting
- Describes a material that does not let electricity or heat pass through it.Also: non-conductive, insulating, nonconducting.
“Neamhsheoltach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhsheoltach after ábhar (material, masculine), after sreang (wire, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhsheoltacha.
More non-conducting, most non-conducting, very non-conducting
Tá an plaisteach níos neamhsheoltaí ná an t-adhmad fliuch. Plastic is more non-conducting than wet wood.
| more non-conducting | níos neamhsheoltaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhsheoltaí |
|---|---|---|
| most non-conducting | is neamhsheoltaí | in the past tense: ba neamhsheoltaí |
| as non-conducting as | chomh neamhsheoltach le | no change after chomh |
| very non-conducting | an-neamhsheoltach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too non-conducting | róneamhsheoltach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhsheoltach” 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-conducting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for non-conducting?
The Irish for non-conducting is neamhsheoltach (pronounced “NYOW-hyowl-tukh”). It comes after the noun: ábhar neamhsheoltach, a non-conducting material; sreang neamhsheoltach, a non-conducting wire.
How do you say more non-conducting and most non-conducting in Irish?
níos neamhsheoltaí is more non-conducting and is neamhsheoltaí is most non-conducting. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhsheoltaí and ba neamhsheoltaí.
What is the plural of neamhsheoltach?
With a plural noun neamhsheoltach becomes neamhsheoltacha: ábhair neamhsheoltacha, sreanga neamhsheoltacha.
How do you say very non-conducting in Irish?
an-neamhsheoltach. Too non-conducting is róneamhsheoltach, and as non-conducting as is chomh neamhsheoltach le.
What is the opposite of neamhsheoltach?
The opposite is seoltach, meaning conductive, as in ábhar seoltach, a conductive material.
