HeyRuaHow to say “cross-link” in Irish
- Irish:
- trasnasc
- English:
- cross-link, crossover
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAS-nusk” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠasˠn̪ˠəsˠk/
- Plural:
- trasnaisc (cross-links)
- Genitive singular:
- trasnaisc, an trasnaisc (e.g. neart an trasnaisc, strength of the cross-link)
- Genitive plural:
- trasnasc, na dtrasnasc (e.g. líon na dtrasnasc, number of cross-links)
What does “trasnasc” mean?
“Trasnasc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cross-link
- A link or bond that joins two chains or structures across, as in chemistry or biology.Also: cross-linkage, crosslink.
1 other meaning: crossover
- 2crossover
- A connection of track that lets a train cross from one railway line to another.Also: railway crossover, track crossover.
“Trasnasc” with the article
The plural of cross-link in Irish is trasnaisc. Here is trasnasc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trasnasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trasnasc, the Irish word for cross-link.
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Cross-link in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cross-link?
The Irish for cross-link is trasnasc (pronounced “TRAS-nusk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trasnaisc. Depending on context it can also mean crossover.
How do you pronounce trasnasc in Irish?
Trasnasc is said like “TRAS-nusk” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠasˠn̪ˠəsˠk/).
What is the plural of cross-link in Irish?
The plural of trasnasc is trasnaisc; with the article, na trasnaisc means “the cross-links”. The genitive plural is trasnasc, as in líon na dtrasnasc (number of cross-links).
Does trasnasc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Trasnasc can mean cross-link or crossover, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does trasnasc change to thrasnasc or dtrasnasc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trasnasc becomes mo thrasnasc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrasnasc (eclipsis).
How is 'trasnasc' formed?
It combines the prefix 'tras-' (cross, across) with 'nasc' (link), giving 'trasnasc', a cross-link.
