HeyRuaHow to say “centrifuge” in Irish
- Irish:
- lártheifneoir
- English:
- centrifuge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWR-hef-nyohr” /ˈl̪ˠaːɾˌhɛfʲn̠ʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- lártheifneoirí (centrifuges)
- Genitive singular:
- lártheifneora, an lártheifneora (e.g. luas an lártheifneora, speed of the centrifuge)
- Genitive plural:
- lártheifneoirí, na lártheifneoirí (e.g. luas na lártheifneoirí, the speed of the centrifuges)
What does “lártheifneoir” mean?
- centrifuge
- A machine that spins samples at high speed to separate substances of different density.Also: centrifugal separator, spinner.
“Lártheifneoir” with the article
The plural of centrifuge in Irish is lártheifneoirí. Here is lártheifneoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lártheifneoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lártheifneoir, the Irish word for centrifuge.
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Centrifuge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for centrifuge?
The Irish for centrifuge is lártheifneoir (pronounced “LAWR-hef-nyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lártheifneoirí.
How do you pronounce lártheifneoir in Irish?
Lártheifneoir is said like “LAWR-hef-nyohr” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːɾˌhɛfʲn̠ʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of centrifuge in Irish?
The plural of lártheifneoir is lártheifneoirí; with the article, na lártheifneoirí means “the centrifuges”. The genitive plural is lártheifneoirí, as in luas na lártheifneoirí (the speed of the centrifuges).
How is 'lártheifneoir' formed?
It combines 'lár' (centre) with 'teifneoir' (something that flees), matching 'lártheifeach' (centrifugal).
