HeyRuaHow to say “diode” in Irish
- Irish:
- dé-óid
- English:
- diode
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAY-ohd” /ˈdʲeːoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- dé-óideanna (diodes)
- Genitive singular:
- dé-óide, na dé-óide (e.g. ceangal na dé-óide, the connection of the diode)
- Genitive plural:
- dé-óideanna, na ndé-óideanna (e.g. feidhm na ndé-óideanna, the function of the diodes)
What does “dé-óid” mean?
- diode
- An electronic component with two electrodes that lets electric current flow in one direction only.Also: semiconductor diode, rectifier.
“Dé-óid” with the article
The plural of diode in Irish is dé-óideanna. Here is dé-óid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dé-óid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dé-óid, the Irish word for diode.
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Diode in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diode?
The Irish for diode is dé-óid (pronounced “DAY-ohd”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dé-óideanna.
How do you pronounce dé-óid in Irish?
Dé-óid is said like “DAY-ohd” (IPA /ˈdʲeːoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of diode in Irish?
The plural of dé-óid is dé-óideanna; with the article, na dé-óideanna means “the diodes”. The genitive plural is dé-óideanna, as in feidhm na ndé-óideanna (the function of the diodes).
Why does dé-óid change to dhé-óid or ndé-óid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dé-óid becomes mo dhé-óid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndé-óid (eclipsis).
What is an LED in Irish?
An LED is 'dé-óid astaithe solais', literally a light-emitting diode.
