HeyRuaHow to say “cathode” in Irish
- Irish:
- catóid
- English:
- cathode
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAT-oady” /ˈkat̪ˠoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- catóidí (cathodes)
- Genitive singular:
- catóide, na catóide (e.g. teirminéal na catóide, the cathode terminal)
- Genitive plural:
- catóidí, na gcatóidí (e.g. líon na gcatóidí, the number of cathodes)
What does “catóid” mean?
- cathode
- The negative electrode of an electrolytic cell or the electrode from which electrons are emitted in a vacuum tube.Also: negative electrode, electrode.
“Catóid” with the article
The plural of cathode in Irish is catóidí. Here is catóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Catóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using catóid, the Irish word for cathode.
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Cathode in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cathode?
The Irish for cathode is catóid (pronounced “KAT-oady”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is catóidí.
How do you pronounce catóid in Irish?
Catóid is said like “KAT-oady” (IPA /ˈkat̪ˠoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of cathode in Irish?
The plural of catóid is catóidí; with the article, na catóidí means “the cathodes”. The genitive plural is catóidí, as in líon na gcatóidí (the number of cathodes).
Why does catóid change to chatóid or gcatóid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) catóid becomes mo chatóid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcatóid (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of catóid?
The opposite is anóid, the anode or positive electrode.
