HeyRuaHow to say “rustproof” in Irish
- Irish:
- meirgdhíonach
- English:
- rustproof
- Word type:
- adjective
- More rustproof:
- níos meirgdhíonaí
- Most rustproof:
- is meirgdhíonaí
- Plural:
- meirgdhíonacha
- Pronunciation:
- “MER-eg-yee-uh-nukh” /ˈmʲɛɾʲəɡʲˌiːənˠəx/
What does “meirgdhíonach” mean?
- rustproof
- Made or treated so that it does not rust.Also: rust-resistant, non-rusting, stainless.
“Meirgdhíonach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is meirgdhíonach after scriú (screw, masculine), after scian (knife, 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: scian mheirgdhíonach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: scriú meirgdhíonach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, meirgdhíonacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: sceana meirgdhíonacha.
More rustproof, most rustproof, very rustproof
Tá an miotal seo níos meirgdhíonaí ná iarann. This metal is more rust-resistant than iron.
| more rustproof | níos meirgdhíonaí | in the past tense: ní ba mheirgdhíonaí |
|---|---|---|
| most rustproof | is meirgdhíonaí | in the past tense: ba mheirgdhíonaí |
| as rustproof as | chomh meirgdhíonach le | no change after chomh |
| very rustproof | an-mheirgdhíonach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too rustproof | rómheirgdhíonach | ró- lenites |
“Meirgdhíonach” 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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Rustproof in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rustproof?
The Irish for rustproof is meirgdhíonach (pronounced “MER-eg-yee-uh-nukh”). It comes after the noun: scriú meirgdhíonach, a rustproof screw; scian mheirgdhíonach, a rustproof knife.
How do you say more rustproof and most rustproof in Irish?
níos meirgdhíonaí is more rustproof and is meirgdhíonaí is most rustproof. In the past tense they become ní ba mheirgdhíonaí and ba mheirgdhíonaí.
Why does meirgdhíonach become mheirgdhíonach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So scian mheirgdhíonach (a rustproof knife) but scriú meirgdhíonach (a rustproof screw), because scriú is masculine.
What is the plural of meirgdhíonach?
With a plural noun meirgdhíonach becomes meirgdhíonacha: scriúnna meirgdhíonacha, sceana meirgdhíonacha.
How do you say very rustproof in Irish?
an-mheirgdhíonach. Too rustproof is rómheirgdhíonach, and as rustproof as is chomh meirgdhíonach le.
How is 'meirgdhíonach' formed?
It combines 'meirg' (rust) with '-dhíonach' (proof), like 'uiscedhíonach' (waterproof).
What is the opposite of 'meirgdhíonach'?
Something that has rusted is 'meirgeach' (rusty).
