HeyRuaHow to say “electromagnet” in Irish
- Irish:
- leictreamaighnéad
- English:
- electromagnet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LEK-tyruh-my-nyayd” /ˈlʲɛktʲɾʲəˌmˠəiˌnʲeːdˠ/
- Plural:
- leictreamaighnéid (electromagnets)
- Genitive singular:
- leictreamaighnéid, an leictreamaighnéid (e.g. cumhacht an leictreamaighnéid, the power of the electromagnet)
- Genitive plural:
- leictreamaighnéad, na leictreamaighnéad (e.g. úsáid na leictreamaighnéad, the use of the electromagnets)
What does “leictreamaighnéad” mean?
- electromagnet
- A magnet made by passing an electric current through a coil of wire, usually wound around an iron core.Also: electric magnet, solenoid magnet.
“Leictreamaighnéad” with the article
The plural of electromagnet in Irish is leictreamaighnéid. Here is leictreamaighnéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leictreamaighnéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leictreamaighnéad, the Irish word for electromagnet.
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Electromagnet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for electromagnet?
The Irish for electromagnet is leictreamaighnéad (pronounced “LEK-tyruh-my-nyayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leictreamaighnéid.
How do you pronounce leictreamaighnéad in Irish?
Leictreamaighnéad is said like “LEK-tyruh-my-nyayd” (IPA /ˈlʲɛktʲɾʲəˌmˠəiˌnʲeːdˠ/).
What is the plural of electromagnet in Irish?
The plural of leictreamaighnéad is leictreamaighnéid; with the article, na leictreamaighnéid means “the electromagnets”. The genitive plural is leictreamaighnéad, as in úsáid na leictreamaighnéad (the use of the electromagnets).
How is 'leictreamaighnéad' different from 'maighnéad'?
A 'maighnéad' is any magnet, while a 'leictreamaighnéad' is a magnet that only works when an electric current flows through it.
