HeyRuaHow to say “epicentre” in Irish
- Irish:
- airmheán
- English:
- epicentre, median
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-uh-vawn” /ˈaɾʲəvʲɑːn̪/
- Plural:
- airmheáin (epicentres)
- Genitive singular:
- airmheáin, an airmheáin (e.g. suíomh an airmheáin, location of the epicentre)
- Genitive plural:
- airmheán, na n-airmheán (e.g. líon na n-airmheán, the number of epicentres)
What does “airmheán” mean?
“Airmheán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- epicentre
- The point on the earth's surface directly above the origin of an earthquake.Also: epicenter, earthquake centre.
1 other meaning: median
- 2median
- In statistics or geometry, the middle value or the line from a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side.Also: middle value.
“Airmheán” with the article
The plural of epicentre in Irish is airmheáin. Here is airmheán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Airmheán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using airmheán, the Irish word for epicentre.
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Epicentre in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for epicentre?
The Irish for epicentre is airmheán (pronounced “AR-uh-vawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is airmheáin. Depending on context it can also mean median.
How do you pronounce airmheán in Irish?
Airmheán is said like “AR-uh-vawn” (IPA /ˈaɾʲəvʲɑːn̪/).
What is the plural of epicentre in Irish?
The plural of airmheán is airmheáin; with the article, na hairmheáin means “the epicentres”. The genitive plural is airmheán, as in líon na n-airmheán (the number of epicentres).
Does airmheán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Airmheán can mean epicentre or median, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does airmheán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-airmheán (the epicentre), a hairmheán (her epicentre), a n-airmheán (their epicentre), na hairmheáin (the epicentres).
How does 'airmheán' differ from 'meán'?
'Meán' is the general word for middle or average (mean), while 'airmheán' is the technical term for median or for an earthquake's epicentre.
