HeyRuaHow to say “block diagram” in Irish
- Irish:
- blocléaráid
- English:
- block diagram
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BLOK-lay-raw-ij” /ˈbˠlˠɔkˌlʲeːɾˠaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- blocléaráidí (block diagrams)
- Genitive singular:
- blocléaráide, na blocléaráide (e.g. teideal na blocléaráide, title of the block diagram)
- Genitive plural:
- blocléaráidí, na mblocléaráidí (e.g. sraith na mblocléaráidí, the series of block diagrams)
What does “blocléaráid” mean?
- block diagram
- A diagram in which the parts of a system are shown as labelled blocks joined by lines or arrows.Also: flow diagram, system diagram.
“Blocléaráid” with the article
The plural of block diagram in Irish is blocléaráidí. Here is blocléaráid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Blocléaráid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using blocléaráid, the Irish word for block diagram.
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Block diagram in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for block diagram?
The Irish for block diagram is blocléaráid (pronounced “BLOK-lay-raw-ij”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is blocléaráidí.
How do you pronounce blocléaráid in Irish?
Blocléaráid is said like “BLOK-lay-raw-ij” (IPA /ˈbˠlˠɔkˌlʲeːɾˠaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of block diagram in Irish?
The plural of blocléaráid is blocléaráidí; with the article, na blocléaráidí means “the block diagrams”. The genitive plural is blocléaráidí, as in sraith na mblocléaráidí (the series of block diagrams).
Why does blocléaráid change to bhlocléaráid or mblocléaráid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) blocléaráid becomes mo bhlocléaráid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mblocléaráid (eclipsis).
How is 'blocléaráid' different from 'léaráid'?
'Léaráid' is any diagram or illustration, while 'blocléaráid' is specifically a block diagram made of labelled boxes.
