HeyRuaHow to say “gravity” in Irish
- Irish:
- domhantarraingt
- English:
- gravity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DOW-un-tar-ingt” /ˈd̪ˠəunˠt̪ˠaɾˠəŋʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- domhantarraingthe, na domhantarraingthe (e.g. fórsa na domhantarraingthe, the force of gravity)
What does “domhantarraingt” mean?
- gravity
- The natural force that pulls objects towards the earth or towards each other.Also: gravitation, gravitational pull, force of gravity.
Other Irish words for gravity: tromchúis (seriousness)
“Domhantarraingt” with the article
Here is domhantarraingt after the article (an t-alt).
“Domhantarraingt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using domhantarraingt, the Irish word for gravity.
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Gravity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gravity?
The Irish for gravity is domhantarraingt (pronounced “DOW-un-tar-ingt”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce domhantarraingt in Irish?
Domhantarraingt is said like “DOW-un-tar-ingt” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠəunˠt̪ˠaɾˠəŋʲtʲ/).
Does domhantarraingt have a plural?
No plural form is given for domhantarraingt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does domhantarraingt change to dhomhantarraingt or ndomhantarraingt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) domhantarraingt becomes mo dhomhantarraingt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndomhantarraingt (eclipsis).
How is 'domhantarraingt' formed?
It combines 'domhan' (world, earth) and 'tarraingt' (pulling), so it literally means 'earth-pull'.
Does 'domhantarraingt' mean gravity in the sense of seriousness?
No, it is only the physical force. For seriousness use a word like 'tromchúis' or 'sollúntacht'.
