HeyRuaHow to say “ferromagnetism” in Irish
- Irish:
- fearómaighnéadas
- English:
- ferromagnetism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “far-oh-MY-nyay-dus” /ˈfʲaɾˠoːˌmˠəinʲeːd̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- fearómaighnéadais, an fhearómaighnéadais (e.g. teoiric an fhearómaighnéadais, the theory of ferromagnetism)
What does “fearómaighnéadas” mean?
- ferromagnetism
- The strong magnetism shown by materials such as iron, nickel and cobalt, which can become permanent magnets.Also: ferromagnetic property, iron magnetism.
“Fearómaighnéadas” with the article
Here is fearómaighnéadas after the article (an t-alt).
“Fearómaighnéadas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fearómaighnéadas, the Irish word for ferromagnetism.
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Ferromagnetism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ferromagnetism?
The Irish for ferromagnetism is fearómaighnéadas (pronounced “far-oh-MY-nyay-dus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fearómaighnéadas in Irish?
Fearómaighnéadas is said like “far-oh-MY-nyay-dus” (IPA /ˈfʲaɾˠoːˌmˠəinʲeːd̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does fearómaighnéadas have a plural?
No plural form is given for fearómaighnéadas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fearómaighnéadas change to fhearómaighnéadas or bhfearómaighnéadas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fearómaighnéadas becomes m'fhearómaighnéadas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfearómaighnéadas (eclipsis).
How is 'fearómaighnéadas' different from 'maighnéadas'?
'Maighnéadas' is magnetism in general, while 'fearómaighnéadas' is the specific strong type found in iron and similar metals.
