HeyRuaHow to say “gravitation” in Irish
- Irish:
- imtharraingt
- English:
- gravitation, attraction
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- imtharraing, to gravitate (ag imtharraingt, gravitating)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-har-ing-it” /ˈɪmˌhaɾˠəŋʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- imtharraingthe, na himtharraingthe (e.g. dlí na himtharraingthe, the law of gravitation)
What does “imtharraingt” mean?
“Imtharraingt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gravitation
- The force by which bodies attract one another, especially the pull of the earth on objects; gravity.Also: gravity, gravitational pull, gravitational force.
1 other meaning: attraction
- 2attraction
- The act of drawing or pulling something towards something else; the verbal noun of the verb imtharraing.Also: pull, drawing together.
“Imtharraingt” as a verbal noun
After ag, imtharraingt means gravitating: it is the verbal noun of the verb imtharraing (to gravitate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Imtharraingt” with the article
Here is imtharraingt after the article (an t-alt).
“Imtharraingt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using imtharraingt, the Irish word for gravitation.
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Gravitation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gravitation?
The Irish for gravitation is imtharraingt (pronounced “IM-har-ing-it”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean attraction.
How do you pronounce imtharraingt in Irish?
Imtharraingt is said like “IM-har-ing-it” (IPA /ˈɪmˌhaɾˠəŋʲtʲ/).
Does imtharraingt have a plural?
No plural form is given for imtharraingt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does imtharraingt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Imtharraingt can mean gravitation or attraction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does imtharraingt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an imtharraingt (the gravitation), a himtharraingt (her gravitation), a n-imtharraingt (their gravitation).
What is the difference between imtharraingt and domhantarraingt?
Imtharraingt is gravitation in general, the attraction between any bodies, while domhantarraingt is specifically the earth's gravity.
