HeyRuaHow to say “latitude” in Irish
- Irish:
- domhanleithead
- English:
- latitude
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOW-un-leh-hud” /ˈd̪ˠəuənˌlʲɛhəd̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- domhanleithid, an domhanleithid (e.g. línte domhanleithid, lines of latitude)
What does “domhanleithead” mean?
- latitude
- The distance of a place north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.Also: geographical latitude, degrees of latitude.
“Domhanleithead” with the article
Here is domhanleithead after the article (an t-alt).
“Domhanleithead” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using domhanleithead, the Irish word for latitude.
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Latitude in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for latitude?
The Irish for latitude is domhanleithead (pronounced “DOW-un-leh-hud”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce domhanleithead in Irish?
Domhanleithead is said like “DOW-un-leh-hud” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠəuənˌlʲɛhəd̪ˠ/).
Does domhanleithead have a plural?
No plural form is given for domhanleithead in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does domhanleithead change to dhomhanleithead or ndomhanleithead?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) domhanleithead becomes mo dhomhanleithead (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndomhanleithead (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for longitude?
Longitude is 'domhanfhad', the partner of 'domhanleithead' (latitude); 'leithead' means width and 'fad' means length.
