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Hydraulics in Irish (Hiodrálaic): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for hydraulics is hiodrálaic, a feminine noun.
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How to say “hydraulics” in Irish

Irish:
hiodrálaic
English:
hydraulics
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:
“HID-raw-lik”  /ˈhɪd̪ˠɾˠaːlʲɪc/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
hiodrálaice, na hiodrálaice (e.g. prionsabail na hiodrálaice, the principles of hydraulics)

What does “hiodrálaic” mean?

hydraulics
The branch of science and engineering that deals with the behaviour of liquids, especially water, in motion and under pressure.Also: hydraulic engineering, fluid mechanics.

“Hiodrálaic” with the article

Here is hiodrálaic after the article (an t-alt).

an hiodrálaic
the hydraulics
No change after an

“Hiodrálaic” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using hiodrálaic, the Irish word for hydraulics.

Is brainse den innealtóireacht í an hiodrálaic.
Hydraulics is a branch of engineering.
Tá staidéar á dhéanamh aici ar an hiodrálaic.
She is studying hydraulics.
Mhínigh an léachtóir prionsabail na hiodrálaice dúinn.
The lecturer explained the principles of hydraulics to us.
Tá spéis mhór aige i hiodrálaic.
He has a great interest in hydraulics.
Bhí ceist faoin hiodrálaic sa scrúdú inniu.
There was a question on hydraulics in the exam today.
Is saineolaí ar an hiodrálaic í m'aintín.
My aunt is an expert in hydraulics.
Ceannaíodh leabhar nua ar hiodrálaic don leabharlann.
A new book on hydraulics was bought for the library.

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Hydraulics in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for hydraulics?

The Irish for hydraulics is hiodrálaic (pronounced “HID-raw-lik”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce hiodrálaic in Irish?

Hiodrálaic is said like “HID-raw-lik” (IPA /ˈhɪd̪ˠɾˠaːlʲɪc/).

Does hiodrálaic have a plural?

No plural form is given for hiodrálaic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

How do I say 'hydraulic' as an adjective in Irish?

Use the adjective 'hiodrálach', for example 'brú hiodrálach' for hydraulic pressure; 'hiodrálaic' is the noun for the science itself.

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