HeyRuaHow to say “experiment” in Irish
- Irish:
- turgnamh
- English:
- experiment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUR-uh-gun-uv” /ˈt̪ˠuɾˠəɡənˠəw/
- Plural:
- turgnaimh (experiments)
- Genitive singular:
- turgnaimh, an turgnaimh (e.g. torthaí an turgnaimh, the results of the experiment)
- Genitive plural:
- turgnamh, na dturgnamh (e.g. torthaí na dturgnamh, the results of the experiments)
What does “turgnamh” mean?
- experiment
- A scientific test carried out to discover something or to check whether an idea is true.Also: scientific test, trial, test.
“Turgnamh” with the article
The plural of experiment in Irish is turgnaimh. Here is turgnamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Turgnamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using turgnamh, the Irish word for experiment.
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Experiment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for experiment?
The Irish for experiment is turgnamh (pronounced “TUR-uh-gun-uv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is turgnaimh.
How do you pronounce turgnamh in Irish?
Turgnamh is said like “TUR-uh-gun-uv” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuɾˠəɡənˠəw/).
What is the plural of experiment in Irish?
The plural of turgnamh is turgnaimh; with the article, na turgnaimh means “the experiments”. The genitive plural is turgnamh, as in torthaí na dturgnamh (the results of the experiments).
Why does turgnamh change to thurgnamh or dturgnamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) turgnamh becomes mo thurgnamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dturgnamh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'turgnamh' and 'triail'?
'Turgnamh' is a scientific experiment, while 'triail' is a more general trial or attempt, and also a trial in court.
Which verb goes with 'turgnamh'?
Use 'déan': 'turgnamh a dhéanamh' means to carry out an experiment.
