HeyRuaHow to say “diagram” in Irish
- Irish:
- diagram
- English:
- diagram
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-uh-grum” /ˈdʲiəɡɾˠəmˠ/
- Plural:
- diagraim (diagrams)
- Genitive singular:
- diagraim, an diagraim (e.g. lipéid an diagraim, the labels of the diagram)
- Genitive plural:
- diagram, na ndiagram (e.g. leabhar na ndiagram, the book of diagrams)
What does “diagram” mean?
- diagram
- A simple drawing that shows the parts of something or how it works.Also: chart, schematic drawing, figure.
Other Irish words for diagram: cairt (chart), léaráid (diagram)
“Diagram” with the article
The plural of diagram in Irish is diagraim. Here is diagram after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Diagram” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using diagram, the Irish word for diagram.
Other nouns in Irish
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Diagram in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diagram?
The Irish for diagram is diagram (pronounced “DEE-uh-grum”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is diagraim.
How do you pronounce diagram in Irish?
Diagram is said like “DEE-uh-grum” (IPA /ˈdʲiəɡɾˠəmˠ/).
What is the plural of diagram in Irish?
The plural of diagram is diagraim; with the article, na diagraim means “the diagrams”. The genitive plural is diagram, as in leabhar na ndiagram (the book of diagrams).
Why does diagram change to dhiagram or ndiagram?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diagram becomes mo dhiagram (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiagram (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for diagram?
Yes, 'léaráid' is very common in schoolbooks for an illustration or diagram, while 'diagram' is used especially for technical drawings.
