HeyRuaHow to say “incidence” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionsaitheacht
- English:
- incidence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-see-hukht” /ˈɪnˠsˠiːhəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ionsaitheachta, na hionsaitheachta (e.g. uillinn ionsaitheachta, angle of incidence)
What does “ionsaitheacht” mean?
- incidence
- In physics, the way a ray of light or other radiation falls on or strikes a surface, as in the angle of incidence.Also: angle of incidence, point of incidence.
“Ionsaitheacht” with the article
Here is ionsaitheacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Ionsaitheacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionsaitheacht, the Irish word for incidence.
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Incidence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for incidence?
The Irish for incidence is ionsaitheacht (pronounced “IN-see-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ionsaitheacht in Irish?
Ionsaitheacht is said like “IN-see-hukht” (IPA /ˈɪnˠsˠiːhəxt̪ˠ/).
Does ionsaitheacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for ionsaitheacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ionsaitheacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ionsaitheacht (the incidence), a hionsaitheacht (her incidence), a n-ionsaitheacht (their incidence).
Is 'ionsaitheacht' the same as 'ionsaí' (attack)?
They share a root, but 'ionsaitheacht' is a technical term for incidence, as in 'uillinn ionsaitheachta', while 'ionsaí' means an attack or assault.
Can I use 'ionsaitheacht' for the incidence of a disease?
It is best kept for the physics sense, as in 'uillinn ionsaitheachta'. For how often something happens, such as a disease, use a word like 'minicíocht' (frequency).
