HeyRuaHow to say “inversion” in Irish
- Irish:
- inbhéartú
- English:
- inversion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- inbhéartaigh, to invert (ag inbhéartú, inverting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-vay-ur-too” /ˈɪnʲˌvʲeːɾˠt̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- inbhéartuithe (inversions)
- Genitive singular:
- inbhéartaithe, an inbhéartaithe (e.g. próiseas an inbhéartaithe, the process of inversion)
- Genitive plural:
- inbhéartuithe, na n-inbhéartuithe (e.g. éifeachtaí na n-inbhéartuithe, the effects of the inversions)
What does “inbhéartú” mean?
- inversion
- The act of inverting something, turning it upside down or reversing its order; the verbal noun of the verb inbhéartaigh.Also: inverting, reversal.
“Inbhéartú” as a verbal noun
After ag, inbhéartú means inverting: it is the verbal noun of the verb inbhéartaigh (to invert). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Inbhéartú” with the article
The plural of inversion in Irish is inbhéartuithe. Here is inbhéartú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Inbhéartú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using inbhéartú, the Irish word for inversion.
Other nouns in Irish
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Inversion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inversion?
The Irish for inversion is inbhéartú (pronounced “IN-vay-ur-too”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is inbhéartuithe.
How do you pronounce inbhéartú in Irish?
Inbhéartú is said like “IN-vay-ur-too” (IPA /ˈɪnʲˌvʲeːɾˠt̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of inversion in Irish?
The plural of inbhéartú is inbhéartuithe; with the article, na hinbhéartuithe means “the inversions”. The genitive plural is inbhéartuithe, as in éifeachtaí na n-inbhéartuithe (the effects of the inversions).
Why does inbhéartú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-inbhéartú (the inversion), a hinbhéartú (her inversion), a n-inbhéartú (their inversion), na hinbhéartuithe (the inversions).
How is 'inbhéartú' different from 'aisiompú'?
'Inbhéartú' is the technical term for inversion in mathematics, music and science, while 'aisiompú' is a more general word for reversing or turning back.
