HeyRuaHow to say “water-repellent” in Irish
- Irish:
- uiscedhiúltach
- English:
- water-repellent
- Word type:
- adjective
- More water-repellent:
- níos uiscedhiúltaí
- Most water-repellent:
- is uiscedhiúltaí
- Plural:
- uiscedhiúltacha
- Pronunciation:
- “ISH-ka-yool-tukh” /ɪʃkʲəˌjuːl̪ˠt̪ˠəx/
What does “uiscedhiúltach” mean?
- water-repellent
- Describes a material or surface that does not let water soak in.Also: water-resistant, hydrophobic, showerproof.
“Uiscedhiúltach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is uiscedhiúltach after cóta (coat, masculine), after bróg (shoe, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, uiscedhiúltacha.
More water-repellent, most water-repellent, very water-repellent
Tá an fhabraic seo níos uiscedhiúltaí ná an ceann eile. This fabric is more water-repellent than the other one.
| more water-repellent | níos uiscedhiúltaí | in the past tense: ní b'uiscedhiúltaí |
|---|---|---|
| most water-repellent | is uiscedhiúltaí | in the past tense: ab uiscedhiúltaí |
| as water-repellent as | chomh huiscedhiúltach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very water-repellent | an-uiscedhiúltach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too water-repellent | ró-uiscedhiúltach | ró- lenites |
“Uiscedhiúltach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Water-repellent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for water-repellent?
The Irish for water-repellent is uiscedhiúltach (pronounced “ISH-ka-yool-tukh”). It comes after the noun: cóta uiscedhiúltach, a water-repellent coat; bróg uiscedhiúltach, a water-repellent shoe.
How do you say more water-repellent and most water-repellent in Irish?
níos uiscedhiúltaí is more water-repellent and is uiscedhiúltaí is most water-repellent. In the past tense they become ní b'uiscedhiúltaí and ab uiscedhiúltaí.
What is the plural of uiscedhiúltach?
With a plural noun uiscedhiúltach becomes uiscedhiúltacha: cótaí uiscedhiúltacha, bróga uiscedhiúltacha.
How do you say very water-repellent in Irish?
an-uiscedhiúltach. Too water-repellent is ró-uiscedhiúltach, and as water-repellent as is chomh huiscedhiúltach le.
What is the difference between uiscedhiúltach and uiscedhíonach?
Uiscedhiúltach means water-repellent, so water runs off the surface, while uiscedhíonach means waterproof, so no water gets through at all.
