HeyRuaHow to say “reactive” in Irish
- Irish:
- imoibríoch
- English:
- reactive
- Word type:
- adjective
- More reactive:
- níos imoibríche
- Most reactive:
- is imoibríche
- Plural:
- imoibríocha
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-ib-ree-ukh” /ˈɪmʲɪbʲɾʲiːəx/
What does “imoibríoch” mean?
“Imoibríoch” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reactive
- Readily taking part in a chemical reaction with other substances.Also: chemically reactive.
1 other meaning:
- 2reactive
- Responding to events after they happen rather than acting in advance.Also: responsive.
“Imoibríoch” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is imoibríoch after ábhar (material, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, imoibríocha.
More reactive, most reactive, very reactive
Tá potaisiam níos imoibríche ná sóidiam. Potassium is more reactive than sodium.
| more reactive | níos imoibríche | in the past tense: ní b'imoibríche |
|---|---|---|
| most reactive | is imoibríche | in the past tense: ab imoibríche |
| as reactive as | chomh himoibríoch le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very reactive | an-imoibríoch | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too reactive | ró-imoibríoch | ró- lenites |
“Imoibríoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Reactive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reactive?
The Irish for reactive is imoibríoch (pronounced “IM-ib-ree-ukh”). It comes after the noun: ábhar imoibríoch, a reactive material; bean imoibríoch, a reactive woman.
How do you say more reactive and most reactive in Irish?
níos imoibríche is more reactive and is imoibríche is most reactive. In the past tense they become ní b'imoibríche and ab imoibríche.
What is the plural of imoibríoch?
With a plural noun imoibríoch becomes imoibríocha: ábhair imoibríocha, mná imoibríocha.
How do you say very reactive in Irish?
an-imoibríoch. Too reactive is ró-imoibríoch, and as reactive as is chomh himoibríoch le.
What is the opposite of imoibríoch in chemistry?
An unreactive substance is usually described as támh (inert), as in gás támh, an inert gas.
