HeyRuaHow to say “kilowatt” in Irish
- Irish:
- cileavata
- English:
- kilowatt
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIL-uh-vat-uh” /ˈcɪlʲəˌwat̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- cileavatanna (kilowatts)
- Genitive singular:
- cileavata, an chileavata (e.g. praghas cileavata, price of a kilowatt)
- Genitive plural:
- cileavatanna, na gcileavatanna (e.g. líon na gcileavatanna, the number of kilowatts)
What does “cileavata” mean?
- kilowatt
- A unit of power equal to one thousand watts.Also: kw, unit of power.
“Cileavata” with the article
The plural of kilowatt in Irish is cileavatanna. Here is cileavata after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cileavata” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cileavata, the Irish word for kilowatt.
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Kilowatt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for kilowatt?
The Irish for kilowatt is cileavata (pronounced “KIL-uh-vat-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cileavatanna.
How do you pronounce cileavata in Irish?
Cileavata is said like “KIL-uh-vat-uh” (IPA /ˈcɪlʲəˌwat̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of kilowatt in Irish?
The plural of cileavata is cileavatanna; with the article, na cileavatanna means “the kilowatts”. The genitive plural is cileavatanna, as in líon na gcileavatanna (the number of kilowatts).
Why does cileavata change to chileavata or gcileavata?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cileavata becomes mo chileavata (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcileavata (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cileavata and cileavatuair?
Cileavata is a unit of power, while cileavatuair (kilowatt-hour) is a unit of energy used on electricity bills.
