HeyRuaHow to say “static” in Irish
- Irish:
- statach
- English:
- static, static (electricity)
- Word type:
- adjective
- More static:
- níos stataí
- Most static:
- is stataí
- Plural:
- statacha
- Pronunciation:
- “STAT-uh-akh” /ˈst̪ˠat̪ˠəx/
What does “statach” mean?
“Statach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- static
- Not moving or changing; staying in the same state or position.Also: stationary, unchanging, fixed.
1 other meaning: static (electricity)
- 2static (electricity)
- Describing electricity that builds up on a surface rather than flowing as a current.Also: static, electrostatic.
“Statach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is statach after fear (man, masculine), after íomhá (image, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, statacha.
More static, most static, very static
Tá an daonra níos stataí ná mar a bhí. The population is more static than it was.
| more static | níos stataí | in the past tense: ní ba stataí |
|---|---|---|
| most static | is stataí | in the past tense: ba stataí |
| as static as | chomh statach le | no change after chomh |
| very static | an-statach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too static | róstatach | ró- lenites |
“Statach” 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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Static in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for static?
The Irish for static is statach (pronounced “STAT-uh-akh”). It comes after the noun: fear statach, a static man; íomhá statach, a static image.
How do you say more static and most static in Irish?
níos stataí is more static and is stataí is most static. In the past tense they become ní ba stataí and ba stataí.
What is the plural of statach?
With a plural noun statach becomes statacha: fir statacha, íomhánna statacha.
How do you say very static in Irish?
an-statach. Too static is róstatach, and as static as is chomh statach le.
Does statach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Statach can mean static or static (electricity), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'statach'?
The usual opposite is 'dinimiciúil' (dynamic), as in 'córas dinimiciúil' versus 'córas statach'.
