HeyRuaHow to say “candela” in Irish
- Irish:
- caindéile
- English:
- candela
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAN-jay-luh” /ˈkan̠ʲdʲeːlʲə/
- Plural:
- caindéilí (candelas)
- Genitive singular:
- caindéile, an chaindéile (e.g. siombail an chaindéile, the symbol of the candela)
- Genitive plural:
- caindéilí, na gcaindéilí (e.g. líon na gcaindéilí, the number of candelas)
What does “caindéile” mean?
- candela
- The SI base unit of luminous intensity, used in physics to measure how bright a light source is in a given direction.Also: unit of luminous intensity, candlepower, cd.
“Caindéile” with the article
The plural of candela in Irish is caindéilí. Here is caindéile after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caindéile” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caindéile, the Irish word for candela.
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Candela in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for candela?
The Irish for candela is caindéile (pronounced “KAN-jay-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is caindéilí.
How do you pronounce caindéile in Irish?
Caindéile is said like “KAN-jay-luh” (IPA /ˈkan̠ʲdʲeːlʲə/).
What is the plural of candela in Irish?
The plural of caindéile is caindéilí; with the article, na caindéilí means “the candelas”. The genitive plural is caindéilí, as in líon na gcaindéilí (the number of candelas).
Why does caindéile change to chaindéile or gcaindéile?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caindéile becomes mo chaindéile (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaindéile (eclipsis).
Can I use 'caindéile' for an ordinary candle?
No, an ordinary candle is 'coinneal' (feminine); 'caindéile' is the technical term for the candela, the unit of luminous intensity.
