HeyRuaHow to say “kelvin” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceilvin
- English:
- kelvin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEL-vin” /ˈcɛlʲvʲɪnʲ/
- Plural:
- ceilviní (kelvins)
- Genitive singular:
- ceilvin, an cheilvin (e.g. luach an cheilvin, value of the kelvin)
- Genitive plural:
- ceilviní, na gceilviní (e.g. líon na gceilviní, the number of kelvins)
What does “ceilvin” mean?
- kelvin
- The SI base unit of thermodynamic temperature, equal in size to one degree Celsius.Also: kelvin unit, unit of temperature, absolute temperature unit.
“Ceilvin” with the article
The plural of kelvin in Irish is ceilviní. Here is ceilvin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceilvin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceilvin, the Irish word for kelvin.
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Kelvin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for kelvin?
The Irish for kelvin is ceilvin (pronounced “KEL-vin”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceilviní.
How do you pronounce ceilvin in Irish?
Ceilvin is said like “KEL-vin” (IPA /ˈcɛlʲvʲɪnʲ/).
What is the plural of kelvin in Irish?
The plural of ceilvin is ceilviní; with the article, na ceilviní means “the kelvins”. The genitive plural is ceilviní, as in líon na gceilviní (the number of kelvins).
Why does ceilvin change to cheilvin or gceilvin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceilvin becomes mo cheilvin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceilvin (eclipsis).
Do you say 'céim' with 'ceilvin' as with Celsius?
No, you say 'trí chéad ceilvin' (three hundred kelvins), not 'céimeanna ceilvin', just as English says kelvins rather than degrees kelvin.
