HeyRuaHow to say “conduction” in Irish
- Irish:
- conduchtadh
- English:
- conduction
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- conducht, to conduct (ag conduchtadh, conducting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KON-dukh-tuh” /ˈkɔn̪ˠʊxt̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- conduchta, an chonduchta (e.g. ráta an chonduchta, rate of conduction)
What does “conduchtadh” mean?
- conduction
- The passing of heat, electricity or sound through a material.Also: conducting, heat conduction, electrical conduction.
“Conduchtadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, conduchtadh means conducting: it is the verbal noun of the verb conducht (to conduct). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Conduchtadh” with the article
Here is conduchtadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Conduchtadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using conduchtadh, the Irish word for conduction.
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Conduction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conduction?
The Irish for conduction is conduchtadh (pronounced “KON-dukh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce conduchtadh in Irish?
Conduchtadh is said like “KON-dukh-tuh” (IPA /ˈkɔn̪ˠʊxt̪ˠə/).
Does conduchtadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for conduchtadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does conduchtadh change to chonduchtadh or gconduchtadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) conduchtadh becomes mo chonduchtadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconduchtadh (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for conduction?
Yes, 'seoladh' (as in 'seoladh teasa') is also widely used for conduction, and a conductor is 'seoltóir'.
