HeyRuaHow to say “isobar” in Irish
- Irish:
- iseabar
- English:
- isobar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ISH-uh-bar” /ˈɪʃəbˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- iseabair (isobars)
- Genitive singular:
- iseabair, an iseabair (e.g. cruth an iseabair, the shape of the isobar)
- Genitive plural:
- iseabar, na n-iseabar (e.g. léarscáil na n-iseabar, the map of the isobars)
What does “iseabar” mean?
- isobar
- A line on a weather map joining places that have the same atmospheric pressure.Also: pressure line, isobaric line.
“Iseabar” with the article
The plural of isobar in Irish is iseabair. Here is iseabar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iseabar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iseabar, the Irish word for isobar.
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Isobar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for isobar?
The Irish for isobar is iseabar (pronounced “ISH-uh-bar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iseabair.
How do you pronounce iseabar in Irish?
Iseabar is said like “ISH-uh-bar” (IPA /ˈɪʃəbˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of isobar in Irish?
The plural of iseabar is iseabair; with the article, na hiseabair means “the isobars”. The genitive plural is iseabar, as in léarscáil na n-iseabar (the map of the isobars).
Why does iseabar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iseabar (the isobar), a hiseabar (her isobar), a n-iseabar (their isobar), na hiseabair (the isobars).
What does it mean when 'iseabair' are close together?
When na hiseabair are close together on a map, the pressure changes quickly and strong winds are expected.
