HeyRuaHow to say “anemometer” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainéimiméadar
- English:
- anemometer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “an-AY-mi-MAY-dur” /ˈanʲeːmʲɪˌmʲeːd̪ˠəɾ/
- Plural:
- ainéimiméadair (anemometers)
- Genitive singular:
- ainéimiméadair, an ainéimiméadair (e.g. cupáin an ainéimiméadair, the cups of the anemometer)
- Genitive plural:
- ainéimiméadar, na n-ainéimiméadar (e.g. léamha na n-ainéimiméadar, the readings of the anemometers)
What does “ainéimiméadar” mean?
- anemometer
- An instrument that measures the speed of the wind.Also: wind gauge, wind meter, wind speed meter.
“Ainéimiméadar” with the article
The plural of anemometer in Irish is ainéimiméadair. Here is ainéimiméadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ainéimiméadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ainéimiméadar, the Irish word for anemometer.
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Anemometer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anemometer?
The Irish for anemometer is ainéimiméadar (pronounced “an-AY-mi-MAY-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ainéimiméadair.
How do you pronounce ainéimiméadar in Irish?
Ainéimiméadar is said like “an-AY-mi-MAY-dur” (IPA /ˈanʲeːmʲɪˌmʲeːd̪ˠəɾ/).
What is the plural of anemometer in Irish?
The plural of ainéimiméadar is ainéimiméadair; with the article, na hainéimiméadair means “the anemometers”. The genitive plural is ainéimiméadar, as in léamha na n-ainéimiméadar (the readings of the anemometers).
Why does ainéimiméadar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ainéimiméadar (the anemometer), a hainéimiméadar (her anemometer), a n-ainéimiméadar (their anemometer), na hainéimiméadair (the anemometers).
How is 'ainéimiméadar' different from 'baraiméadar'?
An ainéimiméadar measures wind speed, while a baraiméadar measures air pressure.
