HeyRuaHow to say “g-force” in Irish
- Irish:
- g-fhórsa
- English:
- g-force
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gee-OHR-suh” /ɡʲiː ˈoːɾˠsˠə/
- Plural:
- g-fhórsaí (g-forces)
- Genitive singular:
- g-fhórsa, an gh-fhórsa (e.g. tomhas an g-fhórsa, the measurement of the g-force)
- Genitive plural:
- g-fhórsaí, na ng-fhórsaí (e.g. éifeacht g-fhórsaí arda, the effect of high g-forces)
What does “g-fhórsa” mean?
- g-force
- A force acting on a body as a result of acceleration or gravity, measured in units of g.Also: g force, gravitational force, acceleration force.
“G-fhórsa” with the article
The plural of g-force in Irish is g-fhórsaí. Here is g-fhórsa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“G-fhórsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using g-fhórsa, the Irish word for g-force.
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G-force in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for g-force?
The Irish for g-force is g-fhórsa (pronounced “gee-OHR-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is g-fhórsaí.
How do you pronounce g-fhórsa in Irish?
G-fhórsa is said like “gee-OHR-suh” (IPA /ɡʲiː ˈoːɾˠsˠə/).
What is the plural of g-force in Irish?
The plural of g-fhórsa is g-fhórsaí; with the article, na g-fhórsaí means “the g-forces”. The genitive plural is g-fhórsaí, as in éifeacht g-fhórsaí arda (the effect of high g-forces).
Why does g-fhórsa change to gh-fhórsa or ng-fhórsa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) g-fhórsa becomes mo gh-fhórsa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ng-fhórsa (eclipsis).
Why is it written g-fhórsa with a lenited f?
The letter g acts as a prefix element, and fórsa is lenited after it, giving g-fhórsa, like other compounds formed with a leading element.
