HeyRuaHow to say “circuit” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciorcad
- English:
- circuit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIR-kud” /ˈcɪɾˠkəd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- ciorcaid (circuits)
- Genitive singular:
- ciorcaid, an chiorcaid (e.g. lasc an chiorcaid, the circuit switch)
- Genitive plural:
- ciorcad, na gciorcad (e.g. dearadh na gciorcad, the design of the circuits)
What does “ciorcad” mean?
“Ciorcad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- circuit
- A complete path around which an electric current flows.Also: electric circuit, electrical circuit.
1 other meaning:
- 2circuit
- A circular route or round, such as a racing track or a judge's circuit of courts.Also: track, round, route.
Other Irish words for circuit: timpeall (round)
“Ciorcad” with the article
The plural of circuit in Irish is ciorcaid. Here is ciorcad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciorcad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciorcad, the Irish word for circuit.
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Circuit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for circuit?
The Irish for circuit is ciorcad (pronounced “KIR-kud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ciorcaid.
How do you pronounce ciorcad in Irish?
Ciorcad is said like “KIR-kud” (IPA /ˈcɪɾˠkəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of circuit in Irish?
The plural of ciorcad is ciorcaid; with the article, na ciorcaid means “the circuits”. The genitive plural is ciorcad, as in dearadh na gciorcad (the design of the circuits).
Why does ciorcad change to chiorcad or gciorcad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciorcad becomes mo chiorcad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciorcad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between ciorcad and ciorcal?
Ciorcad is a circuit, for example an electrical one, while ciorcal is a circle, the geometric shape.
