HeyRuaHow to say “calibration” in Irish
- Irish:
- calabrú
- English:
- calibration
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- calabraigh, to calibrate (ag calabrú, calibrating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAL-uh-broo” /ˈkalˠəbˠɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- calabraithe, an chalabraithe (e.g. próiseas calabraithe, calibration process)
What does “calabrú” mean?
- calibration
- The act of calibrating, that is checking and adjusting a measuring instrument so that it gives accurate readings; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'calabraigh'.Also: calibrating, adjustment, gauging.
“Calabrú” as a verbal noun
After ag, calabrú means calibrating: it is the verbal noun of the verb calabraigh (to calibrate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Calabrú” with the article
Here is calabrú after the article (an t-alt).
“Calabrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using calabrú, the Irish word for calibration.
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Calibration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for calibration?
The Irish for calibration is calabrú (pronounced “KAL-uh-broo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce calabrú in Irish?
Calabrú is said like “KAL-uh-broo” (IPA /ˈkalˠəbˠɾˠuː/).
Does calabrú have a plural?
No plural form is given for calabrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does calabrú change to chalabrú or gcalabrú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) calabrú becomes mo chalabrú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcalabrú (eclipsis).
What verb is 'calabrú' related to?
It is the verbal noun of 'calabraigh' (to calibrate), so you say 'ag calabrú an ghléis' for 'calibrating the device'.
