HeyRuaHow to say “direction-finding” in Irish
- Irish:
- treo-aimsiú
- English:
- direction-finding
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TROH-am-shoo” /ˈtɾʲoːˌamʲʃuː/
- Genitive singular:
- treo-aimsithe, an treo-aimsithe (e.g. córas treo-aimsithe, direction-finding system)
What does “treo-aimsiú” mean?
- direction-finding
- The technique of finding the direction from which a radio signal comes, used especially in navigation.Also: direction finding, radio direction finding, df.
“Treo-aimsiú” with the article
Here is treo-aimsiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Treo-aimsiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treo-aimsiú, the Irish word for direction-finding.
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Direction-finding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for direction-finding?
The Irish for direction-finding is treo-aimsiú (pronounced “TROH-am-shoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce treo-aimsiú in Irish?
Treo-aimsiú is said like “TROH-am-shoo” (IPA /ˈtɾʲoːˌamʲʃuː/).
Does treo-aimsiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for treo-aimsiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does treo-aimsiú change to threo-aimsiú or dtreo-aimsiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treo-aimsiú becomes mo threo-aimsiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreo-aimsiú (eclipsis).
How is 'treo-aimsiú' formed?
It combines 'treo' (direction) with 'aimsiú' (finding, locating), the verbal noun of 'aimsigh', so it literally means 'direction-finding'.
