HeyRuaHow to say “calibration” in Irish
- Irish:
- calabrúchán
- English:
- calibration
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAL-uh-broo-khawn” /ˈkaləbˠɾˠuːxaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- calabrúcháin, an chalabrúcháin (e.g. teastas calabrúcháin, calibration certificate)
What does “calabrúchán” mean?
- calibration
- The process of checking and adjusting a measuring instrument so that its readings are accurate.Also: calibrating, adjustment of instrument, graduation.
“Calabrúchán” with the article
Here is calabrúchán after the article (an t-alt).
an calabrúchán
the calibration
No change after an
“Calabrúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using calabrúchán, the Irish word for calibration.
Tá calabrúchán ag teastáil ón meá seo.
This scale needs calibration.
Rinne an teicneoir an calabrúchán ar maidin.
The technician did the calibration this morning.
Ní raibh an calabrúchán ceart ar an teirmiméadar.
The calibration on the thermometer wasn't right.
Lean na treoracha calabrúcháin go cúramach.
Follow the calibration instructions carefully.
Bhí botún sa chalabrúchán, mar sin bhí na torthaí mícheart.
There was a mistake in the calibration, so the results were wrong.
Tógann próiseas an chalabrúcháin uair an chloig.
The calibration process takes an hour.
Déantar calabrúchán ar an trealamh gach bliain.
The equipment is calibrated every year.
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Calibration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for calibration?
The Irish for calibration is calabrúchán (pronounced “KAL-uh-broo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce calabrúchán in Irish?
Calabrúchán is said like “KAL-uh-broo-khawn” (IPA /ˈkaləbˠɾˠuːxaːnˠ/).
Does calabrúchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for calabrúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does calabrúchán change to chalabrúchán or gcalabrúchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) calabrúchán becomes mo chalabrúchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcalabrúchán (eclipsis).
What verb is calabrúchán related to?
It is related to the verb calabraigh, 'calibrate'; you can say 'calabraigh an uirlis' for 'calibrate the instrument'.
