HeyRuaHow to say “clinometer” in Irish
- Irish:
- claonmhéadar
- English:
- clinometer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAYN-vyay-dur” /ˈkl̪ˠeːnˠˌvʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- claonmhéadair (clinometers)
- Genitive singular:
- claonmhéadair, an chlaonmhéadair (e.g. léamh an chlaonmhéadair, the clinometer reading)
- Genitive plural:
- claonmhéadar, na gclaonmhéadar (e.g. léamha na gclaonmhéadar, the clinometer readings)
What does “claonmhéadar” mean?
- clinometer
- An instrument for measuring the angle of a slope or the tilt of something.Also: inclinometer, slope meter, tilt meter.
“Claonmhéadar” with the article
The plural of clinometer in Irish is claonmhéadair. Here is claonmhéadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Claonmhéadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using claonmhéadar, the Irish word for clinometer.
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Clinometer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clinometer?
The Irish for clinometer is claonmhéadar (pronounced “KLAYN-vyay-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is claonmhéadair.
How do you pronounce claonmhéadar in Irish?
Claonmhéadar is said like “KLAYN-vyay-dur” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠeːnˠˌvʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of clinometer in Irish?
The plural of claonmhéadar is claonmhéadair; with the article, na claonmhéadair means “the clinometers”. The genitive plural is claonmhéadar, as in léamha na gclaonmhéadar (the clinometer readings).
Why does claonmhéadar change to chlaonmhéadar or gclaonmhéadar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) claonmhéadar becomes mo chlaonmhéadar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclaonmhéadar (eclipsis).
What is the word made of?
It combines 'claon' (slant, incline) with 'méadar' (meter), so 'claonmhéadar' is literally a slope meter.
