HeyRuaHow to say “direction-finder” in Irish
- Irish:
- treo-aimsí
- English:
- direction-finder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRYOH-am-shee” /ˈtʲɾʲoːˌamʲʃiː/
- Plural:
- treo-aimsithe (direction-finders)
- Genitive singular:
- treo-aimsí, an treo-aimsí (e.g. scáileán an treo-aimsí, the screen of the direction-finder)
- Genitive plural:
- treo-aimsithe, na dtreo-aimsithe (e.g. úsáid na dtreo-aimsithe, the use of direction-finders)
What does “treo-aimsí” mean?
- direction-finder
- An instrument, usually using radio signals, that works out the direction from which a signal comes, used in navigation.Also: direction finder, radio direction finder, radio compass.
“Treo-aimsí” with the article
The plural of direction-finder in Irish is treo-aimsithe. Here is treo-aimsí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Treo-aimsí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treo-aimsí, the Irish word for direction-finder.
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Direction-finder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for direction-finder?
The Irish for direction-finder is treo-aimsí (pronounced “TRYOH-am-shee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is treo-aimsithe.
How do you pronounce treo-aimsí in Irish?
Treo-aimsí is said like “TRYOH-am-shee” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲoːˌamʲʃiː/).
What is the plural of direction-finder in Irish?
The plural of treo-aimsí is treo-aimsithe; with the article, na treo-aimsithe means “the direction-finders”. The genitive plural is treo-aimsithe, as in úsáid na dtreo-aimsithe (the use of direction-finders).
Why does treo-aimsí change to threo-aimsí or dtreo-aimsí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treo-aimsí becomes mo threo-aimsí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreo-aimsí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'treo-aimsí' and 'compás'?
A 'compás' shows north using a magnet, while a 'treo-aimsí' finds the direction a radio signal is coming from.
