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Load factor in Irish (Lódfhachtóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for load factor is lódfhachtóir, a masculine noun (plural lódfhachtóirí).
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How to say “load factor” in Irish

Irish:
lódfhachtóir
English:
load factor
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“LOAD-akh-toh-ir”  /ˈl̪ˠoːd̪ˠaxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
lódfhachtóirí (load factors)
Genitive singular:
lódfhachtóra, an lódfhachtóra (e.g. ríomh an lódfhachtóra, calculation of the load factor)
Genitive plural:
lódfhachtóirí, na lódfhachtóirí (e.g. comparáid na lódfhachtóirí, comparison of the load factors)

What does “lódfhachtóir” mean?

load factor
In engineering and electricity, the ratio of the average load to the maximum or peak load over a given period.Also: load ratio.

“Lódfhachtóir” with the article

The plural of load factor in Irish is lódfhachtóirí. Here is lódfhachtóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an lódfhachtóir
the load factor
No change after an
na lódfhachtóirí
the load factors
Plural: no change after na

“Lódfhachtóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using lódfhachtóir, the Irish word for load factor.

Is cóimheas é an lódfhachtóir.
The load factor is a ratio.
Tá lódfhachtóir ard ag an stáisiún cumhachta seo.
This power station has a high load factor.
Ríomh an t-innealtóir an lódfhachtóir go cúramach.
The engineer calculated the load factor carefully.
Thit an lódfhachtóir i rith an tsamhraidh.
The load factor fell during the summer.
Bhí luach an lódfhachtóra níos ísle ná mar a measadh.
The value of the load factor was lower than expected.
Cuireadh na lódfhachtóirí i gcomparáid lena chéile.
The load factors were compared with each other.
Tá feabhas sa lódfhachtóir anois.
There is an improvement in the load factor now.

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Load factor in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for load factor?

The Irish for load factor is lódfhachtóir (pronounced “LOAD-akh-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lódfhachtóirí.

How do you pronounce lódfhachtóir in Irish?

Lódfhachtóir is said like “LOAD-akh-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠoːd̪ˠaxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of load factor in Irish?

The plural of lódfhachtóir is lódfhachtóirí; with the article, na lódfhachtóirí means “the load factors”. The genitive plural is lódfhachtóirí, as in comparáid na lódfhachtóirí (comparison of the load factors).

How is 'lódfhachtóir' formed?

It combines 'lód' (load) with 'fachtóir' (factor), lenited to 'fhachtóir' in the compound, so the fh is silent.

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