HeyRuaHow to say “buoyancy” in Irish
- Irish:
- snámhacht
- English:
- buoyancy, fluidity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SNAW-vukht” /ˈsn̪ˠaːwəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- snámhachta, na snámhachta (e.g. cumas snámhachta, buoyancy capacity)
What does “snámhacht” mean?
“Snámhacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- buoyancy
- The ability of something to float in water or another liquid.Also: floatability, floating power.
1 other meaning: fluidity
- 2fluidity
- The quality of flowing smoothly or easily, as of a liquid or of graceful movement.Also: flow, smoothness.
“Snámhacht” with the article
Here is snámhacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Snámhacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using snámhacht, the Irish word for buoyancy.
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Buoyancy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for buoyancy?
The Irish for buoyancy is snámhacht (pronounced “SNAW-vukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fluidity.
How do you pronounce snámhacht in Irish?
Snámhacht is said like “SNAW-vukht” (IPA /ˈsn̪ˠaːwəxt̪ˠ/).
Does snámhacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for snámhacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does snámhacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Snámhacht can mean buoyancy or fluidity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does snámhacht change to shnámhacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shnámhacht. After ár (our) it stays ár snámhacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'snámhacht' different from 'snámh'?
'Snámh' is swimming or floating as an action, while 'snámhacht' is the quality of being able to float, buoyancy.
