HeyRuaHow to say “kinetics” in Irish
- Irish:
- cinéitic
- English:
- kinetics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “kin-AY-tik” /ˈcɪnʲeːtʲɪc/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cinéitice, na cinéitice (e.g. dlíthe na cinéitice, the laws of kinetics)
What does “cinéitic” mean?
- kinetics
- The branch of physics or chemistry that studies motion and the forces causing it, or the rates of chemical reactions.Also: chemical kinetics, study of motion.
“Cinéitic” with the article
Here is cinéitic after the article (an t-alt).
an chinéitic
the kinetics
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Cinéitic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cinéitic, the Irish word for kinetics.
Is brainse den fhisic í an chinéitic.
Kinetics is a branch of physics.
Bhí léacht ar chinéitic againn inniu.
We had a lecture on kinetics today.
Tá suim mhór aici sa chinéitic.
She has a great interest in kinetics.
Scríobh sé leabhar faoi bhunphrionsabail na cinéitice.
He wrote a book about the basic principles of kinetics.
Déanann an chinéitic staidéar ar ghluaiseacht.
Kinetics studies motion.
Ní thuigim cinéitic na n-imoibrithe fós.
I don't understand reaction kinetics yet.
Bhí ceist faoin gcinéitic ar an scrúdú.
There was a question about kinetics on the exam.
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Kinetics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for kinetics?
The Irish for kinetics is cinéitic (pronounced “kin-AY-tik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cinéitic in Irish?
Cinéitic is said like “kin-AY-tik” (IPA /ˈcɪnʲeːtʲɪc/).
Does cinéitic have a plural?
No plural form is given for cinéitic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cinéitic change to chinéitic or gcinéitic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cinéitic becomes mo chinéitic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcinéitic (eclipsis).
What is the adjective related to 'cinéitic'?
The adjective is 'cinéiteach', as in 'fuinneamh cinéiteach' (kinetic energy).
