HeyRuaHow to say “induction” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionduchtú
- English:
- induction
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-duk-too” /ˈɪn̪ˠd̪ˠʊxt̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- ionduchtaithe, an ionduchtaithe (e.g. lá an ionduchtaithe, induction day)
What does “ionduchtú” mean?
“Ionduchtú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- induction
- The formal installing or introduction of a person into an office, position or organisation; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'ionduchtaigh'.Also: installation, inducting, initiation.
1 other meaning:
- 2induction
- In physics, the producing of an electric or magnetic effect in a body by a nearby field.Also: electromagnetic induction, inductance.
“Ionduchtú” with the article
Here is ionduchtú after the article (an t-alt).
“Ionduchtú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionduchtú, the Irish word for induction.
Other nouns in Irish
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Induction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for induction?
The Irish for induction is ionduchtú (pronounced “IN-duk-too”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ionduchtú in Irish?
Ionduchtú is said like “IN-duk-too” (IPA /ˈɪn̪ˠd̪ˠʊxt̪ˠuː/).
Does ionduchtú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ionduchtú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ionduchtú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionduchtú (the induction), a hionduchtú (her induction), a n-ionduchtú (their induction).
Is 'ionduchtú' the word for logical induction in reasoning?
In logic the usual term is 'ionduchtú' too, but in everyday contexts 'ionduchtú' mostly means the induction of new staff or members.
