HeyRuaHow to say “ellipse” in Irish
- Irish:
- éilips
- English:
- ellipse, ellipsis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-lips” /ˈeːlʲəpʲsʲ/
- Plural:
- éilipsí (ellipses)
- Genitive singular:
- éilips, an éilips (e.g. ais an éilips, axis of the ellipse)
- Genitive plural:
- éilipsí, na n-éilipsí (e.g. airíonna na n-éilipsí, the properties of the ellipses)
What does “éilips” mean?
“Éilips” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ellipse
- An oval closed curve, like a flattened circle, studied in geometry.Also: oval, elliptical shape.
1 other meaning: ellipsis
- 2ellipsis
- In grammar, the leaving out of a word or words that can be understood from the context.Also: omission.
“Éilips” with the article
The plural of ellipse in Irish is éilipsí. Here is éilips after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Éilips” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éilips, the Irish word for ellipse.
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Ellipse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ellipse?
The Irish for ellipse is éilips (pronounced “AY-lips”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is éilipsí. Depending on context it can also mean ellipsis.
How do you pronounce éilips in Irish?
Éilips is said like “AY-lips” (IPA /ˈeːlʲəpʲsʲ/).
What is the plural of ellipse in Irish?
The plural of éilips is éilipsí; with the article, na héilipsí means “the ellipses”. The genitive plural is éilipsí, as in airíonna na n-éilipsí (the properties of the ellipses).
Does éilips have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éilips can mean ellipse or ellipsis, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does éilips sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éilips (the ellipse), a héilips (her ellipse), a n-éilips (their ellipse), na héilipsí (the ellipses).
Is 'éilips' an ellipse or an ellipsis?
'Éilips' is mainly the geometric ellipse; it is also used for grammatical ellipsis, but context makes the meaning clear.
