HeyRuaHow to say “ground speed” in Irish
- Irish:
- talamhluas
- English:
- ground speed
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAL-uv-loo-us” /ˈt̪ˠal̪ˠəwˌl̪ˠuəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- talamhluais, an talamhluais (e.g. ríomh an talamhluais, calculation of the ground speed)
What does “talamhluas” mean?
- ground speed
- The speed of an aircraft or other moving object measured relative to the ground.Also: groundspeed, speed over ground.
“Talamhluas” with the article
Here is talamhluas after the article (an t-alt).
an talamhluas
the ground speed
No change after an
“Talamhluas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using talamhluas, the Irish word for ground speed.
Tá an talamhluas níos airde ná an t-aerluas inniu.
The ground speed is higher than the airspeed today.
Taispeánann an scáileán talamhluas an eitleáin.
The screen shows the plane's ground speed.
Méadaíonn gaoth chúil an talamhluas.
A tailwind increases the ground speed.
Thit an talamhluas nuair a d'athraigh an ghaoth.
The ground speed dropped when the wind changed.
Bhí an píolóta ag faire ar an talamhluas.
The pilot was watching the ground speed.
Is tábhachtach talamhluas cruinn a fháil.
It is important to get an accurate ground speed.
D'úsáid sí an GPS chun an talamhluas a thomhas.
She used the GPS to measure the ground speed.
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Ground speed in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ground speed?
The Irish for ground speed is talamhluas (pronounced “TAL-uv-loo-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce talamhluas in Irish?
Talamhluas is said like “TAL-uv-loo-us” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠal̪ˠəwˌl̪ˠuəsˠ/).
Does talamhluas have a plural?
No plural form is given for talamhluas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does talamhluas change to thalamhluas or dtalamhluas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) talamhluas becomes mo thalamhluas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtalamhluas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'talamhluas' and 'aerluas'?
'Talamhluas' is ground speed, measured against the ground, while 'aerluas' is airspeed, measured against the surrounding air.
