HeyRuaHow to say “equilibrium” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóimheá
- English:
- equilibrium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-vaw” /ˈkoːvʲaː/
- Genitive singular:
- cóimheá, na cóimheá (e.g. staid cóimheá, state of equilibrium)
What does “cóimheá” mean?
- equilibrium
- A state of balance in which opposing forces or weights are equal.Also: balance, counterpoise, equipoise.
Other Irish words for equilibrium: cothromaíocht (balance)
“Cóimheá” with the article
Here is cóimheá after the article (an t-alt).
“Cóimheá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóimheá, the Irish word for equilibrium.
Other nouns in Irish
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Equilibrium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for equilibrium?
The Irish for equilibrium is cóimheá (pronounced “KOH-vaw”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cóimheá in Irish?
Cóimheá is said like “KOH-vaw” (IPA /ˈkoːvʲaː/).
Does cóimheá have a plural?
No plural form is given for cóimheá in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cóimheá change to chóimheá or gcóimheá?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóimheá becomes mo chóimheá (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóimheá (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cóimheá and cothromaíocht?
Cothromaíocht is the everyday word for balance or fairness, while cóimheá is a more technical term for equilibrium, used in science.
