HeyRuaHow to say “frequency” in Irish
- Irish:
- minicíocht
- English:
- frequency
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIN-ih-kee-ukht” /ˈmʲɪnʲəciːxt̪/
- Plural:
- minicíochtaí (frequencies)
- Genitive singular:
- minicíochta, na minicíochta (e.g. méadú na minicíochta, the increase in the frequency)
- Genitive plural:
- minicíochtaí, na minicíochtaí (e.g. raon na minicíochtaí, the frequency range)
What does “minicíocht” mean?
“Minicíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- frequency
- How often something happens or is repeated.Also: frequentness, rate of occurrence, how often.
1 other meaning:
- 2frequency
- In physics and radio, the number of cycles or waves per second.Also: radio frequency, wave frequency.
“Minicíocht” with the article
The plural of frequency in Irish is minicíochtaí. Here is minicíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Minicíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using minicíocht, the Irish word for frequency.
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Frequency in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for frequency?
The Irish for frequency is minicíocht (pronounced “MIN-ih-kee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is minicíochtaí.
How do you pronounce minicíocht in Irish?
Minicíocht is said like “MIN-ih-kee-ukht” (IPA /ˈmʲɪnʲəciːxt̪/).
What is the plural of frequency in Irish?
The plural of minicíocht is minicíochtaí; with the article, na minicíochtaí means “the frequencies”. The genitive plural is minicíochtaí, as in raon na minicíochtaí (the frequency range).
Why does minicíocht change to mhinicíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhinicíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár minicíocht, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'minicíocht' related to 'minic'?
It is formed from the adjective 'minic' (frequent, often) plus the abstract suffix '-íocht', so it means the quality of being frequent.
