HeyRuaHow to say “to neutralize” in Irish
- Irish:
- neodraigh
- English:
- to neutralize, neuter
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- neodrú (ag neodrú, neutralizing)
- Verbal adjective:
- neodraithe
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOD-ree” /ˈnʲɔd̪ˠɾˠiː/
What does “neodraigh” mean?
“Neodraigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to neutralize
- To make something neutral or cancel out its effect, for example an acid or a force.Also: neutralise, cancel out, counteract.
1 other meaning: neuter
- 2to neuter
- To make a word or thing neuter, or to remove its distinctive character.Also: make neutral.
“Neodraigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Neodraigh méI neutralized | Níor neodraigh méI did not neutralize | Ar neodraigh mé?Did I neutralize? |
| tú (you) | Neodraigh túYou neutralized | Níor neodraigh túYou did not neutralize | Ar neodraigh tú?Did you neutralize? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Neodraigh sé / síHe neutralized | Níor neodraigh sé / síHe did not neutralize | Ar neodraigh sé / sí?Did he neutralize? |
| sinn (we) | NeodraíomarWe neutralized | Níor neodraíomarWe did not neutralize | Ar neodraíomar?Did we neutralize? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Neodraigh sibhYou neutralized | Níor neodraigh sibhYou did not neutralize | Ar neodraigh sibh?Did you neutralize? |
| siad (they) | Neodraigh siadThey neutralized | Níor neodraigh siadThey did not neutralize | Ar neodraigh siad?Did they neutralize? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Neodraíodh | Níor neodraíodh | Ar neodraíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | NeodraímI neutralize | Ní neodraímI do not neutralize | An neodraím?Do I neutralize? |
| tú (you) | Neodraíonn túYou neutralize | Ní neodraíonn túYou do not neutralize | An neodraíonn tú?Do you neutralize? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Neodraíonn sé / síHe neutralizes | Ní neodraíonn sé / síHe does not neutralize | An neodraíonn sé / sí?Does he neutralize? |
| sinn (we) | NeodraímidWe neutralize | Ní neodraímidWe do not neutralize | An neodraímid?Do we neutralize? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Neodraíonn sibhYou neutralize | Ní neodraíonn sibhYou do not neutralize | An neodraíonn sibh?Do you neutralize? |
| siad (they) | Neodraíonn siadThey neutralize | Ní neodraíonn siadThey do not neutralize | An neodraíonn siad?Do they neutralize? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Neodraítear | Ní neodraítear | An neodraítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Neodróidh méI will neutralize | Ní neodróidh méI will not neutralize | An neodróidh mé?Will I neutralize? |
| tú (you) | Neodróidh túYou will neutralize | Ní neodróidh túYou will not neutralize | An neodróidh tú?Will you neutralize? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Neodróidh sé / síHe will neutralize | Ní neodróidh sé / síHe will not neutralize | An neodróidh sé / sí?Will he neutralize? |
| sinn (we) | NeodróimidWe will neutralize | Ní neodróimidWe will not neutralize | An neodróimid?Will we neutralize? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Neodróidh sibhYou will neutralize | Ní neodróidh sibhYou will not neutralize | An neodróidh sibh?Will you neutralize? |
| siad (they) | Neodróidh siadThey will neutralize | Ní neodróidh siadThey will not neutralize | An neodróidh siad?Will they neutralize? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Neodrófar | Ní neodrófar | An neodrófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | NeodróinnI would neutralize | Ní neodróinnI would not neutralize | An neodróinn?Would I neutralize? |
| tú (you) | NeodrófáYou would neutralize | Ní neodrófáYou would not neutralize | An neodrófá?Would you neutralize? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Neodródh sé / síHe would neutralize | Ní neodródh sé / síHe would not neutralize | An neodródh sé / sí?Would he neutralize? |
| sinn (we) | NeodróimisWe would neutralize | Ní neodróimisWe would not neutralize | An neodróimis?Would we neutralize? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Neodródh sibhYou would neutralize | Ní neodródh sibhYou would not neutralize | An neodródh sibh?Would you neutralize? |
| siad (they) | NeodróidísThey would neutralize | Ní neodróidísThey would not neutralize | An neodróidís?Would they neutralize? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Neodrófaí | Ní neodrófaí | An neodrófaí? |
“Neodraigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Neodraigh an t-alcaí an t-aigéad sa triail.
The alkali neutralized the acid in the experiment.
Neodraíonn an leigheas seo aigéad sa ghoile.
This medicine neutralizes acid in the stomach.
Neodróidh an tuaslagán sin an t-aigéad.
That solution will neutralize the acid.
Neodródh sóid aráin an blas searbh.
Baking soda would neutralize the bitter taste.
Níor neodraigh an t-uisce an t-aigéad go hiomlán.
The water didn't fully neutralize the acid.
Ar neodraigh tú an tuaslagán fós?
Have you neutralized the solution yet?
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To neutralize in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to neutralize?
The Irish for to neutralize is neodraigh (pronounced “NYOD-ree”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is neodrú.
What is the verbal noun of neodraigh?
The verbal noun of neodraigh is neodrú, used after ag for the continuous: ag neodrú (neutralizing). The verbal adjective is neodraithe.
How do you say neodraigh in the past and the future?
Past: Neodraigh mé; negative Níor neodraigh mé; question Ar neodraigh mé?. Future: Neodróidh mé; negative Ní neodróidh mé; question An neodróidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of neodraigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Neodróinn (I would neutralize); negative Ní neodróinn; question An neodróinn?.
Does neodraigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neodraigh can mean to neutralize or to neuter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the noun for neutralization in Irish?
The verbal noun 'neodrú' serves as the noun, as in 'neodrú aigéid', neutralization of an acid.
Is 'neodraigh' related to 'neodrach'?
Yes, it comes from the adjective 'neodrach', meaning neutral, so 'neodraigh' means to make neutral.
