Circuit in Irish (Imchuairt): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for circuit?

The Irish for circuit is imchuairt (pronounced “IM-khoo-irt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is imchuairteanna. Depending on context it can also mean circuit (court).

Q: What is the plural of circuit in Irish?

The plural of imchuairt is imchuairteanna; with the article, na himchuairteanna means “the circuits”. The genitive plural is imchuairteanna, as in fad na n-imchuairteanna (the length of the circuits).

Q: Does imchuairt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Imchuairt can mean circuit or circuit (court), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “circuit” in Irish

Irish:: imchuairt
English:: circuit, circuit (court)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “IM-khoo-irt” /ˈɪmʲˌxuəɾʲtʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: imchuairteanna (circuits)
Genitive singular:: imchuairte, na himchuairte (e.g. fad na himchuairte, length of the circuit)
Genitive plural:: imchuairteanna, na n-imchuairteanna (e.g. fad na n-imchuairteanna, the length of the circuits)

What does “imchuairt” mean?

“Imchuairt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

circuit: A journey or route that goes round an area and returns to its starting point.Also: round, tour, going round.

1 other meaning: circuit (court)

2circuit (court): A regular journey made by a judge round a district to hold courts.Also: circuit, judicial circuit, assize circuit.

Other Irish words for circuit: timpeall (round)

“Imchuairt” with the article

The plural of circuit in Irish is imchuairteanna. Here is imchuairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an imchuairt

the circuit

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

na himchuairteanna

the circuits

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Imchuairt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using imchuairt, the Irish word for circuit.

Rinne siad imchuairt an locha ar maidin.

They went round the lake this morning.

Bhí an imchuairt níos faide ná mar a cheap mé.

The circuit was longer than I thought.

Thug an breitheamh faoin imchuairt arís.

The judge set out on circuit again.

Ag deireadh na himchuairte bhíomar tuirseach.

At the end of the circuit we were tired.

Tá dhá imchuairt sa cheantar seo.

There are two circuits in this area.

Chríochnaigh mé m'imchuairt den pháirc.

I finished my round of the park.

Bhí go leor daoine san imchuairt sin.

There were plenty of people on that circuit.

Other nouns in Irish

More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.

tarraingtpulling cinntiúconfirmation naomhsaint scórscore scórscore caidreamhrelationship

Circuit in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for circuit?

The Irish for circuit is imchuairt (pronounced “IM-khoo-irt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is imchuairteanna. Depending on context it can also mean circuit (court).

How do you pronounce imchuairt in Irish?

Imchuairt is said like “IM-khoo-irt” (IPA /ˈɪmʲˌxuəɾʲtʲ/).

What is the plural of circuit in Irish?

The plural of imchuairt is imchuairteanna; with the article, na himchuairteanna means “the circuits”. The genitive plural is imchuairteanna, as in fad na n-imchuairteanna (the length of the circuits).

Does imchuairt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Imchuairt can mean circuit or circuit (court), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does imchuairt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an imchuairt (the circuit), a himchuairt (her circuit), a n-imchuairt (their circuit), na himchuairteanna (the circuits).

How is imchuairt different from cuairt?

Cuairt usually means a visit, while imchuairt means a circuit or a going round, from the prefix im- 'around'.

Circuit in Irish (Imchuairt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage