HeyRuaHow to say “high pressure” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardbhrú
- English:
- high pressure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-vroo” /ˈɑːɾˠd̪ˠˌwɾˠuː/
- Plural:
- ardbhrúnna (high pressures)
- Genitive singular:
- ardbhrú, an ardbhrú (e.g. limistéar ardbhrú, area of high pressure)
- Genitive plural:
- ardbhrúnna, na n-ardbhrúnna (e.g. suíomh na n-ardbhrúnna, the position of the high-pressure areas)
What does “ardbhrú” mean?
“Ardbhrú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- high pressure
- An area of high atmospheric pressure, usually bringing settled, dry weather.Also: anticyclone, high, area of high pressure.
1 other meaning:
- 2high pressure
- A high level of pressure in a liquid or gas, for example in a pipe or machine.Also: high-pressure.
“Ardbhrú” with the article
The plural of high pressure in Irish is ardbhrúnna. Here is ardbhrú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardbhrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardbhrú, the Irish word for high pressure.
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High pressure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for high pressure?
The Irish for high pressure is ardbhrú (pronounced “AWRD-vroo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ardbhrúnna.
How do you pronounce ardbhrú in Irish?
Ardbhrú is said like “AWRD-vroo” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠd̪ˠˌwɾˠuː/).
What is the plural of high pressure in Irish?
The plural of ardbhrú is ardbhrúnna; with the article, na hardbhrúnna means “the high pressures”. The genitive plural is ardbhrúnna, as in suíomh na n-ardbhrúnna (the position of the high-pressure areas).
Why does ardbhrú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ardbhrú (the high pressure), a hardbhrú (her high pressure), a n-ardbhrú (their high pressure), na hardbhrúnna (the high pressures).
What is the opposite of 'ardbhrú'?
The opposite is 'ísealbhrú', low pressure, which usually brings wind and rain.
