HeyRuaHow to say “optic” in Irish
- Irish:
- optach
- English:
- optic, optical
- Word type:
- adjective
- More optic:
- níos optaí
- Most optic:
- is optaí
- Plural:
- optacha
- Pronunciation:
- “UP-tukh” /ˈɔpˠt̪ˠəx/
What does “optach” mean?
“Optach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- optic
- Relating to the eye or to sight.Also: optical, visual, of the eye.
1 other meaning: optical
- 2optical
- Relating to light and the way lenses and instruments use it.Also: light-based, lens-related.
“Optach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is optach after fear (man, masculine), after súil (eye, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, optacha.
More optic, most optic, very optic
Tá an trealamh seo níos optaí ná an seancheann. This equipment is more optical than the old one.
| more optic | níos optaí | in the past tense: ní b'optaí |
|---|---|---|
| most optic | is optaí | in the past tense: ab optaí |
| as optic as | chomh hoptach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very optic | an-optach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too optic | ró-optach | ró- lenites |
“Optach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Optic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for optic?
The Irish for optic is optach (pronounced “UP-tukh”). It comes after the noun: fear optach, an optic man; súil optach, an optic eye.
How do you say more optic and most optic in Irish?
níos optaí is more optic and is optaí is most optic. In the past tense they become ní b'optaí and ab optaí.
What is the plural of optach?
With a plural noun optach becomes optacha: fir optacha, súile optacha.
How do you say very optic in Irish?
an-optach. Too optic is ró-optach, and as optic as is chomh hoptach le.
Does optach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Optach can mean optic or optical, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say 'optical fibre' in Irish?
It is 'snáithín optach', plural 'snáithíní optacha'.
