HeyRuaHow to say “dimension” in Irish
- Irish:
- diminsean
- English:
- dimension
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DIM-in-shun” /ˈdʲɪmʲɪnʲʃənˠ/
- Plural:
- diminsin (dimensions)
- Genitive singular:
- diminsin, an diminsin (e.g. luach an diminsin, the value of the dimension)
- Genitive plural:
- diminsean, na ndiminsean (e.g. líon na ndiminsean, the number of dimensions)
What does “diminsean” mean?
“Diminsean” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dimension
- A measurable extent of something, such as length, breadth or height.Also: measurement, size, extent.
1 other meaning:
- 2dimension
- An aspect or side of a situation, problem or idea.Also: aspect, side, facet.
“Diminsean” with the article
The plural of dimension in Irish is diminsin. Here is diminsean after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Diminsean” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using diminsean, the Irish word for dimension.
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Dimension in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dimension?
The Irish for dimension is diminsean (pronounced “DIM-in-shun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is diminsin.
How do you pronounce diminsean in Irish?
Diminsean is said like “DIM-in-shun” (IPA /ˈdʲɪmʲɪnʲʃənˠ/).
What is the plural of dimension in Irish?
The plural of diminsean is diminsin; with the article, na diminsin means “the dimensions”. The genitive plural is diminsean, as in líon na ndiminsean (the number of dimensions).
Why does diminsean change to dhiminsean or ndiminsean?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diminsean becomes mo dhiminsean (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiminsean (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for dimension?
Yes, 'toise' is also widely used, especially in maths and technical terms such as 'tríthoiseach' (three-dimensional), while 'diminsean' is common for dimensions in general.
