HeyRuaHow to say “opaque” in Irish
- Irish:
- teimhneach
- English:
- opaque, dark
- Word type:
- adjective
- More opaque:
- níos teimhní
- Most opaque:
- is teimhní
- Plural:
- teimhneacha
- Pronunciation:
- “TEV-nyakh” /tʲevʲnʲəx/
What does “teimhneach” mean?
“Teimhneach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- opaque
- Not letting light pass through, so you cannot see through it.Also: non-transparent, not see-through.
1 other meaning: dark
- 2dark
- Dim or gloomy, lacking light.Also: dim, gloomy, murky.
“Teimhneach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is teimhneach after ábhar (material, masculine), after fuinneog (window, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: fuinneog theimhneach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: ábhar teimhneach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, teimhneacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: ábhair theimhneacha; after other plurals it does not: fuinneoga teimhneacha.
More opaque, most opaque, very opaque
Tá an plaisteach seo níos teimhní ná an ceann eile. This plastic is more opaque than the other one.
| more opaque | níos teimhní | in the past tense: ní ba theimhní |
|---|---|---|
| most opaque | is teimhní | in the past tense: ba theimhní |
| as opaque as | chomh teimhneach le | no change after chomh |
| very opaque | an-teimhneach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too opaque | rótheimhneach | ró- lenites |
“Teimhneach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Opaque in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for opaque?
The Irish for opaque is teimhneach (pronounced “TEV-nyakh”). It comes after the noun: ábhar teimhneach, an opaque material; fuinneog theimhneach, an opaque window.
How do you say more opaque and most opaque in Irish?
níos teimhní is more opaque and is teimhní is most opaque. In the past tense they become ní ba theimhní and ba theimhní.
Why does teimhneach become theimhneach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So fuinneog theimhneach (an opaque window) but ábhar teimhneach (an opaque material), because ábhar is masculine.
What is the plural of teimhneach?
With a plural noun teimhneach becomes teimhneacha: ábhair theimhneacha, fuinneoga teimhneacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very opaque in Irish?
an-teimhneach. Too opaque is rótheimhneach, and as opaque as is chomh teimhneach le.
Does teimhneach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teimhneach can mean opaque or dark, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'teimhneach'?
The opposite is 'trédhearcach' (transparent); 'tréshoilseach' means translucent.
