HeyRuaHow to say “frequency” in Irish
- Irish:
- minice
- English:
- frequency
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MIN-ik-uh” /ˈmʲɪnʲɪcə/
- Genitive singular:
- minice, na minice (e.g. méadú na minice, increase in frequency)
What does “minice” mean?
- frequency
- How often something happens; the quality of being frequent.Also: frequentness, oftenness, commonness.
“Minice” with the article
Here is minice after the article (an t-alt).
“Minice” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using minice, the Irish word for frequency.
Other nouns in Irish
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Frequency in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for frequency?
The Irish for frequency is minice (pronounced “MIN-ik-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce minice in Irish?
Minice is said like “MIN-ik-uh” (IPA /ˈmʲɪnʲɪcə/).
Does minice have a plural?
No plural form is given for minice in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does minice change to mhinice?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhinice. After ár (our) it stays ár minice, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'minice' and 'minicíocht'?
'Minice' is the general abstract noun for frequency, while 'minicíocht' is the technical term used in science and radio, as in 'minicíocht raidió'.
Is 'minice' also an adjective form?
Yes, 'níos minice' means 'more often', the comparative of 'minic'; the noun 'minice' has the same spelling.
