HeyRuaHow to say “ballistics” in Irish
- Irish:
- balaistíocht
- English:
- ballistics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAL-ash-tee-ukht” /ˈbˠalˠəʃtʲiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- balaistíochta, na balaistíochta (e.g. saineolaí balaistíochta, ballistics expert)
What does “balaistíocht” mean?
- ballistics
- The science of the motion and behaviour of projectiles such as bullets and missiles.Also: science of projectiles, projectile motion.
“Balaistíocht” with the article
Here is balaistíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an bhalaistíocht
the ballistics
Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)
“Balaistíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using balaistíocht, the Irish word for ballistics.
Is eolaíocht chasta í an bhalaistíocht.
Ballistics is a complicated science.
Rinne saineolaí balaistíochta scrúdú ar an bpiléar.
A ballistics expert examined the bullet.
Tá suim mhór aici sa bhalaistíocht.
She has a great interest in ballistics.
Bíonn balaistíocht tábhachtach i bhfiosrúcháin na ngardaí.
Ballistics is important in police investigations.
Fuair na gardaí tuarascáil bhalaistíochta inné.
The guards received a ballistics report yesterday.
Déanann an bhalaistíocht staidéar ar ghluaiseacht diúracán.
Ballistics studies the movement of projectiles.
Rinne sé cúrsa i mbalaistíocht san ollscoil.
He did a course in ballistics at university.
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Ballistics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ballistics?
The Irish for ballistics is balaistíocht (pronounced “BAL-ash-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce balaistíocht in Irish?
Balaistíocht is said like “BAL-ash-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈbˠalˠəʃtʲiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does balaistíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for balaistíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does balaistíocht change to bhalaistíocht or mbalaistíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) balaistíocht becomes mo bhalaistíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbalaistíocht (eclipsis).
How do you say 'ballistics expert' in Irish?
Use the genitive: 'saineolaí balaistíochta'. Similarly, a ballistics report is 'tuarascáil bhalaistíochta'.
