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Kinematics in Irish (Cinéimitic): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for kinematics is cinéimitic, a feminine noun.
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How to say “kinematics” in Irish

Irish:
cinéimitic
English:
kinematics
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“kin-AY-mi-tik”  /ˈcɪnʲeːmʲɪtʲɪc/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
cinéimitice, na cinéimitice (e.g. bunphrionsabail na cinéimitice, the basic principles of kinematics)

What does “cinéimitic” mean?

kinematics
The branch of mechanics that studies the motion of bodies without considering the forces that cause it.Also: study of motion, mechanics.

“Cinéimitic” with the article

Here is cinéimitic after the article (an t-alt).

an chinéimitic
the kinematics
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Cinéimitic” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cinéimitic, the Irish word for kinematics.

Is brainse den mheicnic í an chinéimitic.
Kinematics is a branch of mechanics.
Bhí ceacht cinéimitice againn inniu.
We had a kinematics lesson today.
Déanann cinéimitic staidéar ar ghluaiseacht.
Kinematics studies motion.
Tá ceisteanna faoin gcinéimitic ar an scrúdú.
There are questions on kinematics in the exam.
Is maith liom fadhbanna cinéimitice a réiteach.
I like solving kinematics problems.
Foghlaimímid cothromóidí na cinéimitice sa rang fisice.
We learn the equations of kinematics in physics class.
Ní bhaineann an chinéimitic le fórsaí.
Kinematics is not concerned with forces.

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Kinematics in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for kinematics?

The Irish for kinematics is cinéimitic (pronounced “kin-AY-mi-tik”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce cinéimitic in Irish?

Cinéimitic is said like “kin-AY-mi-tik” (IPA /ˈcɪnʲeːmʲɪtʲɪc/).

Does cinéimitic have a plural?

No plural form is given for cinéimitic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does cinéimitic change to chinéimitic or gcinéimitic?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cinéimitic becomes mo chinéimitic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcinéimitic (eclipsis).

What is the difference between cinéimitic and dinimic?

Cinéimitic describes motion only, while dinimic studies the forces that cause motion.

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