HeyRuaHow to say “amplification” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimpliú
- English:
- amplification
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- aimpligh, to amplify (ag aimpliú, amplifying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-plih-oo” /ˈamʲplʲiuː/
- Genitive singular:
- aimplithe, an aimplithe (e.g. leibhéal an aimplithe, the level of amplification)
What does “aimpliú” mean?
- amplification
- The act of making a sound or signal stronger; the verbal noun of the verb aimpligh.Also: amplifying, boosting.
“Aimpliú” as a verbal noun
After ag, aimpliú means amplifying: it is the verbal noun of the verb aimpligh (to amplify). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Aimpliú” with the article
Here is aimpliú after the article (an t-alt).
“Aimpliú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aimpliú, the Irish word for amplification.
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Amplification in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for amplification?
The Irish for amplification is aimpliú (pronounced “AM-plih-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aimpliú in Irish?
Aimpliú is said like “AM-plih-oo” (IPA /ˈamʲplʲiuː/).
Does aimpliú have a plural?
No plural form is given for aimpliú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aimpliú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aimpliú (the amplification), a haimpliú (her amplification), a n-aimpliú (their amplification).
What is the word for the device that amplifies sound?
The device is an aimplitheoir (amplifier), while aimpliú is the process of amplification.
