HeyRuaHow to say “automation” in Irish
- Irish:
- uathoibriú
- English:
- automation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-uh-hib-roo” /ˈuəhɛbʲɾʲuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- uathoibrithe, an uathoibrithe (e.g. leibhéal an uathoibrithe, the level of automation)
What does “uathoibriú” mean?
- automation
- The use of machines or computer systems to do work automatically without human effort; the noun formed from the verb 'uathoibrigh' (automate).Also: automating, automatic operation.
“Uathoibriú” with the article
Here is uathoibriú after the article (an t-alt).
an t-uathoibriú
the automation
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Uathoibriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uathoibriú, the Irish word for automation.
Tá uathoibriú ag athrú an tionscail go mór.
Automation is changing the industry greatly.
Chaill go leor oibrithe a bpost de bharr an uathoibrithe.
Many workers lost their jobs because of automation.
Sábhálann an t-uathoibriú am agus airgead.
Automation saves time and money.
Táimid ag infheistiú in uathoibriú na monarchan.
We are investing in automating the factory.
Is cuid thábhachtach den chóras é an t-uathoibriú.
Automation is an important part of the system.
Labhair sí faoi bhuntáistí an uathoibrithe.
She spoke about the advantages of automation.
Tá eagla ar dhaoine roimh uathoibriú.
People are afraid of automation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Automation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for automation?
The Irish for automation is uathoibriú (pronounced “OO-uh-hib-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce uathoibriú in Irish?
Uathoibriú is said like “OO-uh-hib-roo” (IPA /ˈuəhɛbʲɾʲuː/).
Does uathoibriú have a plural?
No plural form is given for uathoibriú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does uathoibriú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uathoibriú (the automation), a huathoibriú (her automation), a n-uathoibriú (their automation).
What is the related adjective for 'automatic'?
The adjective is 'uathoibríoch', as in 'doras uathoibríoch' (automatic door).
