HeyRuaHow to say “capacity” in Irish
- Irish:
- luchtmhaireacht
- English:
- capacity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LUKHT-wir-ukht” /ˈl̪ˠʊxt̪ˠwəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- luchtmhaireachta, na luchtmhaireachta (e.g. teorainn na luchtmhaireachta, the capacity limit)
What does “luchtmhaireacht” mean?
- capacity
- The amount that something can hold or carry, such as a vessel, vehicle or hall; also the quality of being roomy.Also: carrying capacity, holding capacity, capaciousness, roominess.
“Luchtmhaireacht” with the article
Here is luchtmhaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an luchtmhaireacht
the capacity
No change after an
“Luchtmhaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luchtmhaireacht, the Irish word for capacity.
Cén luchtmhaireacht atá ag an umar seo?
What is the capacity of this tank?
Tá luchtmhaireacht míle duine ag an halla.
The hall has a capacity of a thousand people.
Méadaíodh an luchtmhaireacht anuraidh.
The capacity was increased last year.
Is mór an luchtmhaireacht atá sa bhuidéal sin.
That bottle holds a great deal.
Bhí an bád lán go dtí a luchtmhaireacht.
The boat was full to capacity.
Scríobh síos aonad na luchtmhaireachta sa tuairisc.
Write down the unit of capacity in the report.
Níl a dhóthain luchtmhaireachta ag an leoraí sin.
That lorry does not have enough capacity.
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Capacity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for capacity?
The Irish for capacity is luchtmhaireacht (pronounced “LUKHT-wir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce luchtmhaireacht in Irish?
Luchtmhaireacht is said like “LUKHT-wir-ukht” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠʊxt̪ˠwəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does luchtmhaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for luchtmhaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How does luchtmhaireacht differ from toilleadh?
Toilleadh is the more common everyday word for capacity or room, while luchtmhaireacht, from luchtmhar 'capacious, laden', is a more formal word for carrying or holding capacity.
Is luchtmhaireacht the word for electrical capacitance?
No, the standard term for capacitance in electricity is toilleas, and a capacitor is toilleoir.
