HeyRuaHow to say “altimeter” in Irish
- Irish:
- airdemhéadar
- English:
- altimeter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-dyuh-vyay-dur” /ˈaːɾˠdʲəˌvʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- airdemhéadair (altimeters)
- Genitive singular:
- airdemhéadair, an airdemhéadair (e.g. léamh an airdemhéadair, the altimeter reading)
- Genitive plural:
- airdemhéadar, na n-airdemhéadar (e.g. léamha na n-airdemhéadar, the altimeter readings)
What does “airdemhéadar” mean?
- altimeter
- An instrument that measures height above sea level or above the ground, used especially in aircraft.Also: height gauge, altitude meter.
“Airdemhéadar” with the article
The plural of altimeter in Irish is airdemhéadair. Here is airdemhéadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Airdemhéadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using airdemhéadar, the Irish word for altimeter.
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Altimeter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for altimeter?
The Irish for altimeter is airdemhéadar (pronounced “AR-dyuh-vyay-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is airdemhéadair.
How do you pronounce airdemhéadar in Irish?
Airdemhéadar is said like “AR-dyuh-vyay-dur” (IPA /ˈaːɾˠdʲəˌvʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of altimeter in Irish?
The plural of airdemhéadar is airdemhéadair; with the article, na hairdemhéadair means “the altimeters”. The genitive plural is airdemhéadar, as in léamha na n-airdemhéadar (the altimeter readings).
Why does airdemhéadar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-airdemhéadar (the altimeter), a hairdemhéadar (her altimeter), a n-airdemhéadar (their altimeter), na hairdemhéadair (the altimeters).
What is airdemhéadar made from?
It combines airde 'height' and méadar 'meter', with the second element lenited: airdemhéadar.
