HeyRuaHow to say “average length” in Irish
- Irish:
- meánfhad
- English:
- average length, medium length
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MYAWN-ad” /ˈmʲaːnˌad̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- meánfhaid (average lengths)
- Genitive singular:
- meánfhaid, an mheánfhaid (e.g. ríomh an mheánfhaid, calculation of the average length)
- Genitive plural:
- meánfhad, na meánfhad (e.g. comparáid na meánfhad, the comparison of the average lengths)
What does “meánfhad” mean?
“Meánfhad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- average length
- The average or typical length of something, worked out across many examples.Also: mean length, average duration.
1 other meaning: medium length
- 2medium length
- A length that is neither long nor short.Also: middle length, moderate length.
“Meánfhad” with the article
The plural of average length in Irish is meánfhaid. Here is meánfhad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Meánfhad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meánfhad, the Irish word for average length.
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Average length in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for average length?
The Irish for average length is meánfhad (pronounced “MYAWN-ad”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is meánfhaid. Depending on context it can also mean medium length.
How do you pronounce meánfhad in Irish?
Meánfhad is said like “MYAWN-ad” (IPA /ˈmʲaːnˌad̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of average length in Irish?
The plural of meánfhad is meánfhaid; with the article, na meánfhaid means “the average lengths”. The genitive plural is meánfhad, as in comparáid na meánfhad (the comparison of the average lengths).
Does meánfhad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Meánfhad can mean average length or medium length, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does meánfhad change to mheánfhad?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheánfhad. After ár (our) it stays ár meánfhad, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'meánfhad' formed?
It combines 'meán' (average, middle) with 'fad' (length), and the f is lenited and silent: 'meánfhad'.
