HeyRuaHow to say “diameter” in Irish
- Irish:
- lárlíne
- English:
- diameter, centre line
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWR-lee-nyuh” /ˈl̪ˠaːɾˌlʲiːnʲə/
- Plural:
- lárlínte (diameters)
- Genitive singular:
- lárlíne, na lárlíne (e.g. fad na lárlíne, length of the diameter)
- Genitive plural:
- lárlínte, na lárlínte (e.g. faid na lárlínte, lengths of the diameters)
What does “lárlíne” mean?
“Lárlíne” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- diameter
- A straight line passing through the centre of a circle or sphere from one side to the other.
1 other meaning: centre line
- 2centre line
- A line running through the middle of something, such as a pitch, road or drawing.Also: center line, centreline, median line.
“Lárlíne” with the article
The plural of diameter in Irish is lárlínte. Here is lárlíne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lárlíne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lárlíne, the Irish word for diameter.
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Diameter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diameter?
The Irish for diameter is lárlíne (pronounced “LAWR-lee-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lárlínte. Depending on context it can also mean centre line.
How do you pronounce lárlíne in Irish?
Lárlíne is said like “LAWR-lee-nyuh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːɾˌlʲiːnʲə/).
What is the plural of diameter in Irish?
The plural of lárlíne is lárlínte; with the article, na lárlínte means “the diameters”. The genitive plural is lárlínte, as in faid na lárlínte (lengths of the diameters).
Does lárlíne have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lárlíne can mean diameter or centre line, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'lárlíne' the same as 'trastomhas'?
Both can mean diameter; 'trastomhas' is the usual term for the measurement in schools, while 'lárlíne' stresses the line through the centre.
