HeyRuaHow to say “live weight” in Irish
- Irish:
- beomheáchan
- English:
- live weight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BYOH-vyaw-khun” /ˈbʲoːˌvʲaːxən/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- beomheáchain, an bheomheáchain (e.g. meá an bheomheáchain, the weighing of the live weight)
What does “beomheáchan” mean?
- live weight
- The weight of a living animal, especially livestock weighed before slaughter.Also: liveweight, weight of live animal.
“Beomheáchan” with the article
Here is beomheáchan after the article (an t-alt).
an beomheáchan
the live weight
No change after an
“Beomheáchan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beomheáchan, the Irish word for live weight.
Díoltar na beithígh de réir beomheáchain.
The cattle are sold by live weight.
Cén beomheáchan atá ag an tarbh sin?
What is the live weight of that bull?
Tá an beomheáchan níos airde i mbliana.
The live weight is higher this year.
Thomhais an feirmeoir beomheáchan na muc.
The farmer measured the pigs' live weight.
Íoctar an feirmeoir ar an mbeomheáchan.
The farmer is paid on the live weight.
Méadú ar an mbeomheáchan is ea an aidhm.
An increase in live weight is the aim.
Scríobh sé luach an bheomheáchain sa leabhar.
He wrote the live weight figure in the book.
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Live weight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for live weight?
The Irish for live weight is beomheáchan (pronounced “BYOH-vyaw-khun”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce beomheáchan in Irish?
Beomheáchan is said like “BYOH-vyaw-khun” (IPA /ˈbʲoːˌvʲaːxən/).
Does beomheáchan have a plural?
No plural form is given for beomheáchan in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does beomheáchan change to bheomheáchan or mbeomheáchan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beomheáchan becomes mo bheomheáchan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeomheáchan (eclipsis).
How is 'beomheáchan' formed?
It combines 'beo' (alive) with 'meáchan' (weight), the m being lenited after the prefix, giving 'beomheáchan'.
