HeyRuaHow to say “diagonal” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiarthrasnán
- English:
- diagonal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEER-hras-nawn” /ˈfʲiəɾˌhɾasˠn̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- fiarthrasnáin (diagonals)
- Genitive singular:
- fiarthrasnáin, an fhiarthrasnáin (e.g. fad an fhiarthrasnáin, length of the diagonal)
- Genitive plural:
- fiarthrasnán, na bhfiarthrasnán (e.g. líon na bhfiarthrasnán, number of diagonals)
What does “fiarthrasnán” mean?
- diagonal
- A straight line joining two opposite corners of a shape, running slantwise across it.Also: diagonal line, slanting line.
“Fiarthrasnán” with the article
The plural of diagonal in Irish is fiarthrasnáin. Here is fiarthrasnán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fiarthrasnán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiarthrasnán, the Irish word for diagonal.
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Diagonal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diagonal?
The Irish for diagonal is fiarthrasnán (pronounced “FEER-hras-nawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fiarthrasnáin.
How do you pronounce fiarthrasnán in Irish?
Fiarthrasnán is said like “FEER-hras-nawn” (IPA /ˈfʲiəɾˌhɾasˠn̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of diagonal in Irish?
The plural of fiarthrasnán is fiarthrasnáin; with the article, na fiarthrasnáin means “the diagonals”. The genitive plural is fiarthrasnán, as in líon na bhfiarthrasnán (number of diagonals).
Why does fiarthrasnán change to fhiarthrasnán or bhfiarthrasnán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiarthrasnán becomes m'fhiarthrasnán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiarthrasnán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fiarthrasnán' and 'trasnán'?
'Fiarthrasnán' is the specific term for a diagonal in geometry, while 'trasnán' is a more general word for a crosspiece or transversal line.
