HeyRuaHow to say “conversion” in Irish
- Irish:
- coinbhéartú
- English:
- conversion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- coinbhéartaigh, to convert (ag coinbhéartú, converting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-vay-ar-too” /ˈkɪnʲvʲeːɾˠt̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- coinbhéartuithe (conversions)
- Genitive singular:
- coinbhéartaithe, an choinbhéartaithe (e.g. ráta coinbhéartaithe, conversion rate)
- Genitive plural:
- coinbhéartuithe, na gcoinbhéartuithe (e.g. ráta na gcoinbhéartuithe, the rate of conversions)
What does “coinbhéartú” mean?
- conversion
- The act of changing something from one form, unit, currency or system into another; it is the verbal noun of the verb coinbhéartaigh.Also: converting, changeover, transformation.
“Coinbhéartú” as a verbal noun
After ag, coinbhéartú means converting: it is the verbal noun of the verb coinbhéartaigh (to convert). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Coinbhéartú” with the article
The plural of conversion in Irish is coinbhéartuithe. Here is coinbhéartú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coinbhéartú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coinbhéartú, the Irish word for conversion.
Other nouns in Irish
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Conversion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conversion?
The Irish for conversion is coinbhéartú (pronounced “KIN-vay-ar-too”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coinbhéartuithe.
How do you pronounce coinbhéartú in Irish?
Coinbhéartú is said like “KIN-vay-ar-too” (IPA /ˈkɪnʲvʲeːɾˠt̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of conversion in Irish?
The plural of coinbhéartú is coinbhéartuithe; with the article, na coinbhéartuithe means “the conversions”. The genitive plural is coinbhéartuithe, as in ráta na gcoinbhéartuithe (the rate of conversions).
Why does coinbhéartú change to choinbhéartú or gcoinbhéartú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinbhéartú becomes mo choinbhéartú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinbhéartú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between coinbhéartú and tiontú?
Coinbhéartú is a technical term for converting units, currency or data, while tiontú is the general word for turning or converting, also used for religious conversion.
