HeyRuaHow to say “barometer” in Irish
- Irish:
- baraiméadar
- English:
- barometer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-ih-mae-dur” /ˈbˠaɾˠəˌmʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- baraiméadair (barometers)
- Genitive singular:
- baraiméadair, an bharaiméadair (e.g. léamh an bharaiméadair, the barometer reading)
- Genitive plural:
- baraiméadar, na mbaraiméadar (e.g. cruinneas na mbaraiméadar, the accuracy of the barometers)
What does “baraiméadar” mean?
- barometer
- An instrument that measures air pressure, used to help forecast the weather.Also: pressure gauge, weather glass.
“Baraiméadar” with the article
The plural of barometer in Irish is baraiméadair. Here is baraiméadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baraiméadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baraiméadar, the Irish word for barometer.
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Barometer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for barometer?
The Irish for barometer is baraiméadar (pronounced “BAR-ih-mae-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is baraiméadair.
How do you pronounce baraiméadar in Irish?
Baraiméadar is said like “BAR-ih-mae-dur” (IPA /ˈbˠaɾˠəˌmʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of barometer in Irish?
The plural of baraiméadar is baraiméadair; with the article, na baraiméadair means “the barometers”. The genitive plural is baraiméadar, as in cruinneas na mbaraiméadar (the accuracy of the barometers).
Why does baraiméadar change to bharaiméadar or mbaraiméadar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baraiméadar becomes mo bharaiméadar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaraiméadar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between baraiméadar and teirmiméadar?
A baraiméadar measures air pressure, while a teirmiméadar measures temperature.
