HeyRuaHow to say “camshaft” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceamfhearsaid
- English:
- camshaft
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAM-ar-sid” /ˈcamˌaɾˠsˠədʲ/
- Plural:
- ceamfhearsaidí (camshafts)
- Genitive singular:
- ceamfhearsaide, na ceamfhearsaide (e.g. luas na ceamfhearsaide, speed of the camshaft)
- Genitive plural:
- ceamfhearsaidí, na gceamfhearsaidí (e.g. dearadh na gceamfhearsaidí, the design of the camshafts)
What does “ceamfhearsaid” mean?
- camshaft
- A rotating shaft in an engine fitted with cams that open and close the valves.Also: cam shaft, engine shaft.
“Ceamfhearsaid” with the article
The plural of camshaft in Irish is ceamfhearsaidí. Here is ceamfhearsaid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceamfhearsaid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceamfhearsaid, the Irish word for camshaft.
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Camshaft in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for camshaft?
The Irish for camshaft is ceamfhearsaid (pronounced “KYAM-ar-sid”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ceamfhearsaidí.
How do you pronounce ceamfhearsaid in Irish?
Ceamfhearsaid is said like “KYAM-ar-sid” (IPA /ˈcamˌaɾˠsˠədʲ/).
What is the plural of camshaft in Irish?
The plural of ceamfhearsaid is ceamfhearsaidí; with the article, na ceamfhearsaidí means “the camshafts”. The genitive plural is ceamfhearsaidí, as in dearadh na gceamfhearsaidí (the design of the camshafts).
Why does ceamfhearsaid change to cheamfhearsaid or gceamfhearsaid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceamfhearsaid becomes mo cheamfhearsaid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceamfhearsaid (eclipsis).
How is 'ceamfhearsaid' formed?
It combines 'ceam' (cam) with 'fearsaid' (shaft, axle), so it literally means 'cam shaft'; the f is lenited and silent in 'ceamfhearsaid'.
