HeyRuaHow to say “Brownian motion” in Irish
- Irish:
- Brúnghluaisne
- English:
- Brownian motion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BROON-ghloo-ish-nyeh” /ˈbˠɾˠuːnˌɣlˠuəʃnʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- Brúnghluaisne, na Brúnghluaisne (e.g. teoiric na Brúnghluaisne, the theory of Brownian motion)
What does “Brúnghluaisne” mean?
- Brownian motion
- The random movement of tiny particles suspended in a liquid or gas, caused by collisions with the molecules around them.Also: Brownian movement, random particle motion.
“Brúnghluaisne” with the article
Here is Brúnghluaisne after the article (an t-alt).
“Brúnghluaisne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Brúnghluaisne, the Irish word for Brownian motion.
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Brownian motion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Brownian motion?
The Irish for Brownian motion is Brúnghluaisne (pronounced “BROON-ghloo-ish-nyeh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Brúnghluaisne in Irish?
Brúnghluaisne is said like “BROON-ghloo-ish-nyeh” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠuːnˌɣlˠuəʃnʲə/).
Does Brúnghluaisne have a plural?
No. Brúnghluaisne is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Brúnghluaisne change to Bhrúnghluaisne or mBrúnghluaisne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Brúnghluaisne becomes mo Bhrúnghluaisne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mBrúnghluaisne (eclipsis).
Why is it written with a capital B?
Brúnghluaisne is named after the botanist Robert Brown, so the 'Brún' element is often capitalised, though it may also appear as brúnghluaisne.
