HeyRuaHow to say “distortion” in Irish
- Irish:
- saobhadh
- English:
- distortion, deflection
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SEE-wuh” /ˈsˠiːwə/
- Genitive singular:
- saofa, an tsaofa (e.g. méid an tsaofa, the extent of the distortion)
What does “saobhadh” mean?
“Saobhadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- distortion
- The act of twisting something out of its true shape or meaning; verbal noun of the verb 'saobh'.Also: perversion, twisting, warping, deflection.
1 other meaning: deflection
- 2deflection
- In physics, the bending or turning aside of something such as a beam or a needle from its normal course.Also: aberration, diversion.
“Saobhadh” with the article
Here is saobhadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Saobhadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saobhadh, the Irish word for distortion.
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Distortion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for distortion?
The Irish for distortion is saobhadh (pronounced “SEE-wuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean deflection.
How do you pronounce saobhadh in Irish?
Saobhadh is said like “SEE-wuh” (IPA /ˈsˠiːwə/).
Does saobhadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for saobhadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does saobhadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Saobhadh can mean distortion or deflection, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does saobhadh change to shaobhadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaobhadh. After ár (our) it stays ár saobhadh, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'saobhadh' related to 'saobhchreideamh'?
Both come from 'saobh', meaning crooked or perverse; 'saobhchreideamh' means superstition, literally a twisted belief.
