HeyRuaHow to say “cross-section” in Irish
- Irish:
- trasghearradh
- English:
- cross-section, representative sample
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAS-yar-uh” /ˈt̪ɾˠasˌjaɾˠə/
- Plural:
- trasghearrthacha (cross-sections)
- Genitive singular:
- trasghearrtha, an trasghearrtha (e.g. léaráid an trasghearrtha, diagram of the cross-section)
- Genitive plural:
- trasghearrthacha, na dtrasghearrthacha (e.g. líníochtaí na dtrasghearrthacha, the drawings of the cross-sections)
What does “trasghearradh” mean?
“Trasghearradh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cross-section
- A view or drawing of something as if it were cut straight across, showing its inside.Also: transverse section, section, cross-cut.
1 other meaning: representative sample
- 2representative sample
- A selection of people or things that typically represents the whole group.Also: cross-section, range, mix.
“Trasghearradh” with the article
The plural of cross-section in Irish is trasghearrthacha. Here is trasghearradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trasghearradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trasghearradh, the Irish word for cross-section.
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Cross-section in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cross-section?
The Irish for cross-section is trasghearradh (pronounced “TRAS-yar-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trasghearrthacha. Depending on context it can also mean representative sample.
How do you pronounce trasghearradh in Irish?
Trasghearradh is said like “TRAS-yar-uh” (IPA /ˈt̪ɾˠasˌjaɾˠə/).
What is the plural of cross-section in Irish?
The plural of trasghearradh is trasghearrthacha; with the article, na trasghearrthacha means “the cross-sections”. The genitive plural is trasghearrthacha, as in líníochtaí na dtrasghearrthacha (the drawings of the cross-sections).
Does trasghearradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Trasghearradh can mean cross-section or representative sample, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does trasghearradh change to thrasghearradh or dtrasghearradh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trasghearradh becomes mo thrasghearradh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrasghearradh (eclipsis).
How is 'trasghearradh' formed?
It combines 'tras' (cross, trans) with 'gearradh' (cutting), so it literally means a cutting across.
