HeyRuaHow to say “ammeter” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimpmhéadar
- English:
- ammeter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AMP-vay-dur” /ˈamʲpˌvʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- aimpmhéadair (ammeters)
- Genitive singular:
- aimpmhéadair, an aimpmhéadair (e.g. snáthaid an aimpmhéadair, the needle of the ammeter)
- Genitive plural:
- aimpmhéadar, na n-aimpmhéadar (e.g. snáthaidí na n-aimpmhéadar, the needles of the ammeters)
What does “aimpmhéadar” mean?
- ammeter
- An instrument for measuring electric current in amperes.Also: ampere meter, current meter.
“Aimpmhéadar” with the article
The plural of ammeter in Irish is aimpmhéadair. Here is aimpmhéadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aimpmhéadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aimpmhéadar, the Irish word for ammeter.
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Ammeter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ammeter?
The Irish for ammeter is aimpmhéadar (pronounced “AMP-vay-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aimpmhéadair.
How do you pronounce aimpmhéadar in Irish?
Aimpmhéadar is said like “AMP-vay-dur” (IPA /ˈamʲpˌvʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of ammeter in Irish?
The plural of aimpmhéadar is aimpmhéadair; with the article, na haimpmhéadair means “the ammeters”. The genitive plural is aimpmhéadar, as in snáthaidí na n-aimpmhéadar (the needles of the ammeters).
Why does aimpmhéadar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aimpmhéadar (the ammeter), a haimpmhéadar (her ammeter), a n-aimpmhéadar (their ammeter), na haimpmhéadair (the ammeters).
What is the difference between an aimpmhéadar and a voltmhéadar?
An aimpmhéadar measures current in amperes (aimpéir), while a voltmhéadar measures voltage.
