HeyRuaHow to say “refractive” in Irish
- Irish:
- athraonach
- English:
- refractive
- Word type:
- adjective
- More refractive:
- níos athraonaí
- Most refractive:
- is athraonaí
- Plural:
- athraonacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-ree-nukh” /ˈahɾˠiːnˠəx/
What does “athraonach” mean?
- refractive
- Relating to or causing the bending of light or other waves as they pass from one medium into another.Also: refracting, refractional.
“Athraonach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is athraonach after lionsa (lens, masculine), after cumhacht (power, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, athraonacha.
More refractive, most refractive, very refractive
Tá gloine níos athraonaí ná uisce. Glass is more refractive than water.
| more refractive | níos athraonaí | in the past tense: ní b'athraonaí |
|---|---|---|
| most refractive | is athraonaí | in the past tense: ab athraonaí |
| as refractive as | chomh hathraonach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very refractive | an-athraonach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too refractive | ró-athraonach | ró- lenites |
“Athraonach” 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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Refractive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for refractive?
The Irish for refractive is athraonach (pronounced “AH-ree-nukh”). It comes after the noun: lionsa athraonach, a refractive lens; cumhacht athraonach, a refractive power.
How do you say more refractive and most refractive in Irish?
níos athraonaí is more refractive and is athraonaí is most refractive. In the past tense they become ní b'athraonaí and ab athraonaí.
What is the plural of athraonach?
With a plural noun athraonach becomes athraonacha: lionsaí athraonacha, cumhachtaí athraonacha.
How do you say very refractive in Irish?
an-athraonach. Too refractive is ró-athraonach, and as refractive as is chomh hathraonach le.
What is the difference between 'athraonach' and 'frithchaiteach'?
'Athraonach' means refractive, bending light as it passes through, while 'frithchaiteach' means reflective, sending light back.
