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Electrostatics in Irish (Leictreastataic): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for electrostatics is leictreastataic, a feminine noun.
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How to say “electrostatics” in Irish

Irish:
leictreastataic
English:
electrostatics
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“LEK-tras-ta-tik”  /ˈlʲɛkt̪ʲɾʲəsˌt̪at̪ˠəkʲ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
leictreastataice, na leictreastataice (e.g. dlíthe na leictreastataice, the laws of electrostatics)

What does “leictreastataic” mean?

electrostatics
The branch of physics that studies electric charges at rest and the forces between them.Also: static electricity, electrostatic.

“Leictreastataic” with the article

Here is leictreastataic after the article (an t-alt).

an leictreastataic
the electrostatics
No change after an

“Leictreastataic” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using leictreastataic, the Irish word for electrostatics.

Is brainse den fhisic í an leictreastataic.
Electrostatics is a branch of physics.
Bhí ceacht ar leictreastataic againn inniu.
We had a lesson on electrostatics today.
Déanann an leictreastataic staidéar ar luchtanna socra.
Electrostatics studies stationary charges.
Tá caibidil ar an leictreastataic sa leabhar.
There is a chapter on electrostatics in the book.
Thaitin turgnaimh na leictreastataice go mór liom.
I really enjoyed the electrostatics experiments.
Is fadhb leictreastataice í seo, dar leis an múinteoir.
This is an electrostatics problem, according to the teacher.
Bhí ceist faoi leictreastataic ar an scrúdú.
There was a question about electrostatics in the exam.

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Electrostatics in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for electrostatics?

The Irish for electrostatics is leictreastataic (pronounced “LEK-tras-ta-tik”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce leictreastataic in Irish?

Leictreastataic is said like “LEK-tras-ta-tik” (IPA /ˈlʲɛkt̪ʲɾʲəsˌt̪at̪ˠəkʲ/).

Does leictreastataic have a plural?

No plural form is given for leictreastataic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Is 'leictreastataic' the word for static electricity, like a shock from a door handle?

'Leictreastataic' names the science of electrostatics; for the everyday phenomenon people usually say 'leictreachas statach'.

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