HeyRuaHow to say “conductivity” in Irish
- Irish:
- seoltacht
- English:
- conductivity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHOHL-tukht” /ʃoːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- seoltachta, na seoltachta (e.g. tomhas na seoltachta, the measurement of conductivity)
What does “seoltacht” mean?
- conductivity
- The ability of a material to let heat, electricity or sound pass through it.Also: conductance, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity.
“Seoltacht” with the article
Here is seoltacht after the article (an t-alt).
an tseoltacht
the conductivity
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Seoltacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seoltacht, the Irish word for conductivity.
Tá seoltacht ard ag copar.
Copper has high conductivity.
Tomhaiseann an gléas seo seoltacht an uisce.
This device measures the conductivity of the water.
Méadaíonn an tseoltacht nuair a théann an teocht suas.
The conductivity increases when the temperature rises.
Rinneamar staidéar ar sheoltacht na miotal inniu.
We studied the conductivity of metals today.
Is beag seoltacht atá ag adhmad.
Wood has little conductivity.
Bhí athrú mór sa tseoltacht tar éis an turgnaimh.
There was a big change in the conductivity after the experiment.
Scríobh an múinteoir sainmhíniú na seoltachta ar an gclár.
The teacher wrote the definition of conductivity on the board.
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Conductivity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conductivity?
The Irish for conductivity is seoltacht (pronounced “SHOHL-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce seoltacht in Irish?
Seoltacht is said like “SHOHL-tukht” (IPA /ʃoːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does seoltacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for seoltacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seoltacht change to sheoltacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheoltacht. After ár (our) it stays ár seoltacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'seoltacht' related to 'seoltóir'?
Both come from 'seol' (to conduct, send): 'seoltóir' is a conductor, the material, and 'seoltacht' is the property of conductivity.
