HeyRuaHow to say “albedo” in Irish
- Irish:
- ailbéideacht
- English:
- albedo
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-bay-jakht” /ˈalʲəbʲeːdʲəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ailbéideachta, na hailbéideachta (e.g. luach na hailbéideachta, the albedo value)
What does “ailbéideacht” mean?
- albedo
- The proportion of light or radiation that a surface, such as snow, ice or a planet, reflects back.Also: reflectivity, reflectance.
“Ailbéideacht” with the article
Here is ailbéideacht after the article (an t-alt).
an ailbéideacht
the albedo
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Ailbéideacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ailbéideacht, the Irish word for albedo.
Tá ailbéideacht ard ag an sneachta.
Snow has a high albedo.
Laghdaíonn an ailbéideacht nuair a leánn an t-oighear.
The albedo decreases when the ice melts.
Thomhais na heolaithe ailbéideacht na gealaí.
The scientists measured the moon's albedo.
Is beag ailbéideacht atá ag an bhfarraige.
The sea has a low albedo.
Bíonn athrú ar luach na hailbéideachta le séasúir.
The albedo value changes with the seasons.
Tá ról tábhachtach ag ailbéideacht san aeráid.
Albedo plays an important role in the climate.
Chonaiceamar athrú mór san ailbéideacht.
We saw a big change in the albedo.
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Albedo in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for albedo?
The Irish for albedo is ailbéideacht (pronounced “AL-bay-jakht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ailbéideacht in Irish?
Ailbéideacht is said like “AL-bay-jakht” (IPA /ˈalʲəbʲeːdʲəxt̪/).
Does ailbéideacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for ailbéideacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ailbéideacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ailbéideacht (the albedo), a hailbéideacht (her albedo), a n-ailbéideacht (their albedo).
Is 'ailbéideacht' the same thing as reflection?
Not exactly: frithchaitheamh is the act of reflecting, while ailbéideacht is the measured proportion of radiation a surface reflects.
