HeyRuaHow to say “jet propulsion” in Irish
- Irish:
- scairdtiomáint
- English:
- jet propulsion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SKARJ-tyum-awnt” /ˈskaɾʲdʲˌtʲʊmˠaːnʲtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- scairdtiomána, na scairdtiomána (e.g. inneall scairdtiomána, jet propulsion engine)
What does “scairdtiomáint” mean?
- jet propulsion
- The driving forward of an aircraft, rocket or vessel by a jet of gas or liquid forced out behind it.Also: jet drive, jet power.
“Scairdtiomáint” with the article
Here is scairdtiomáint after the article (an t-alt).
an scairdtiomáint
the jet propulsion
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“Scairdtiomáint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scairdtiomáint, the Irish word for jet propulsion.
Úsáideann eitleáin nua-aimseartha scairdtiomáint.
Modern aeroplanes use jet propulsion.
Tháinig an scairdtiomáint chun cinn le linn an chogaidh.
Jet propulsion developed during the war.
Is eolaí í a bhfuil suim aici i scairdtiomáint.
She is a scientist interested in jet propulsion.
Mhínigh an múinteoir prionsabal na scairdtiomána dúinn.
The teacher explained the principle of jet propulsion to us.
Tá an bád seo faoi scairdtiomáint.
This boat is jet-propelled.
Bíonn torann mór ag baint le scairdtiomáint.
Jet propulsion is very noisy.
Rinne sé staidéar ar stair na scairdtiomána.
He studied the history of jet propulsion.
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Jet propulsion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jet propulsion?
The Irish for jet propulsion is scairdtiomáint (pronounced “SKARJ-tyum-awnt”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce scairdtiomáint in Irish?
Scairdtiomáint is said like “SKARJ-tyum-awnt” (IPA /ˈskaɾʲdʲˌtʲʊmˠaːnʲtʲ/).
Does scairdtiomáint have a plural?
No plural form is given for scairdtiomáint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is scairdtiomáint built?
It combines scaird, 'jet' or 'squirt', with tiomáint, 'driving' or 'propulsion', just as scairdeitleán means 'jet plane'.
