HeyRuaHow to say “coulomb” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlóm
- English:
- coulomb
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-lohm” /ˈkuːloːmˠ/
- Plural:
- cúlóim (coulombs)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlóim, an chúlóim (e.g. luach cúlóim amháin, the value of one coulomb)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlóm, na gcúlóm (e.g. líon na gcúlóm, the number of coulombs)
What does “cúlóm” mean?
- coulomb
- The SI unit of electric charge, equal to the charge carried by one ampere in one second.Also: unit of charge, electric charge unit.
“Cúlóm” with the article
The plural of coulomb in Irish is cúlóim. Here is cúlóm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlóm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlóm, the Irish word for coulomb.
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Coulomb in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coulomb?
The Irish for coulomb is cúlóm (pronounced “KOO-lohm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúlóim.
How do you pronounce cúlóm in Irish?
Cúlóm is said like “KOO-lohm” (IPA /ˈkuːloːmˠ/).
What is the plural of coulomb in Irish?
The plural of cúlóm is cúlóim; with the article, na cúlóim means “the coulombs”. The genitive plural is cúlóm, as in líon na gcúlóm (the number of coulombs).
Why does cúlóm change to chúlóm or gcúlóm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlóm becomes mo chúlóm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlóm (eclipsis).
How is 'cúlóm' related to other electrical units in Irish?
It is one of several borrowed unit names, alongside 'aimpéar' (ampere), 'volta' (volt) and 'óm' (ohm); a coulomb is one ampere flowing for one second.
