HeyRuaHow to say “differential” in Irish
- Irish:
- difreálach
- English:
- differential, differential gear
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DIF-raw-lukh” /ˈdʲifʲɾʲaːləx/
- Plural:
- difreálaigh (differentials)
- Genitive singular:
- difreálaigh, an difreálaigh (e.g. luach an difreálaigh, the value of the differential)
- Genitive plural:
- difreálach, na ndifreálach (e.g. cothromóidí difreálach, differential equations)
What does “difreálach” mean?
“Difreálach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- differential
- In mathematics, a differential is an infinitely small change in a variable, as used in calculus.Also: differential in calculus, infinitesimal change.
1 other meaning: differential gear
- 2differential gear
- In a vehicle, the differential is the set of gears that lets the wheels on an axle turn at different speeds.Also: differential, diff.
“Difreálach” with the article
The plural of differential in Irish is difreálaigh. Here is difreálach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Difreálach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using difreálach, the Irish word for differential.
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Differential in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for differential?
The Irish for differential is difreálach (pronounced “DIF-raw-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is difreálaigh. Depending on context it can also mean differential gear.
How do you pronounce difreálach in Irish?
Difreálach is said like “DIF-raw-lukh” (IPA /ˈdʲifʲɾʲaːləx/).
What is the plural of differential in Irish?
The plural of difreálach is difreálaigh; with the article, na difreálaigh means “the differentials”. The genitive plural is difreálach, as in cothromóidí difreálach (differential equations).
Does difreálach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Difreálach can mean differential or differential gear, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does difreálach change to dhifreálach or ndifreálach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) difreálach becomes mo dhifreálach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndifreálach (eclipsis).
Is 'difreálach' also an adjective?
Yes, 'difreálach' is also the adjective 'differential', as in 'calcalas difreálach' (differential calculus); as a noun it means a differential.
