HeyRuaHow to say “apogee” in Irish
- Irish:
- cianphointe
- English:
- apogee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KEE-un-fwin-tyuh” /ˈciənˌfˠɪnʲtʲə/
- Plural:
- cianphointí (apogees)
- Genitive singular:
- cianphointe, an chianphointe (e.g. am an chianphointe, the time of apogee)
- Genitive plural:
- cianphointí, na gcianphointí (e.g. fad na gcianphointí, the distance of the apogees)
What does “cianphointe” mean?
- apogee
- The point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is farthest from the earth.Also: farthest point, furthest point of orbit.
“Cianphointe” with the article
The plural of apogee in Irish is cianphointí. Here is cianphointe after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cianphointe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cianphointe, the Irish word for apogee.
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Apogee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for apogee?
The Irish for apogee is cianphointe (pronounced “KEE-un-fwin-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cianphointí.
How do you pronounce cianphointe in Irish?
Cianphointe is said like “KEE-un-fwin-tyuh” (IPA /ˈciənˌfˠɪnʲtʲə/).
What is the plural of apogee in Irish?
The plural of cianphointe is cianphointí; with the article, na cianphointí means “the apogees”. The genitive plural is cianphointí, as in fad na gcianphointí (the distance of the apogees).
Why does cianphointe change to chianphointe or gcianphointe?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cianphointe becomes mo chianphointe (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcianphointe (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'cianphointe'?
The opposite is 'neasphointe', perigee, the point of an orbit nearest the earth.
