HeyRuaHow to say “ampere” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimpéar
- English:
- ampere
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-pair” /ˈamʲpʲeːɾ/
- Plural:
- aimpéir (amperes)
- Genitive singular:
- aimpéir, an aimpéir (e.g. luach an aimpéir, the value of the ampere)
- Genitive plural:
- aimpéar, na n-aimpéar (e.g. sruth na n-aimpéar, current in amperes)
What does “aimpéar” mean?
- ampere
- The standard unit used to measure electric current.Also: amp, unit of current.
“Aimpéar” with the article
The plural of ampere in Irish is aimpéir. Here is aimpéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aimpéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aimpéar, the Irish word for ampere.
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Ampere in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ampere?
The Irish for ampere is aimpéar (pronounced “AM-pair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aimpéir.
How do you pronounce aimpéar in Irish?
Aimpéar is said like “AM-pair” (IPA /ˈamʲpʲeːɾ/).
What is the plural of ampere in Irish?
The plural of aimpéar is aimpéir; with the article, na haimpéir means “the amperes”. The genitive plural is aimpéar, as in sruth na n-aimpéar (current in amperes).
Why does aimpéar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aimpéar (the ampere), a haimpéar (her ampere), a n-aimpéar (their ampere), na haimpéir (the amperes).
What is the everyday word for 'amp' in Irish?
The standard term is 'aimpéar', used for both 'ampere' and the shortened 'amp', as in 'fiús trí aimpéar' (a three-amp fuse).
