Magnetism in Irish (Maighnéadas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for magnetism?

The Irish for magnetism is maighnéadas (pronounced “MY-nyay-duss”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “magnetism” in Irish

Irish:: maighnéadas
English:: magnetism
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “MY-nyay-duss” /ˈmˠəinʲeːd̪ˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: maighnéadais, an mhaighnéadais (e.g. dlíthe an mhaighnéadais, the laws of magnetism)

What does “maighnéadas” mean?

“Maighnéadas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

magnetism: The physical force by which magnets attract or repel iron and other magnets.Also: magnetic force, magnetic attraction.

1 other meaning:

2magnetism: A strong personal power of attraction or charm that draws people to someone.Also: charisma, personal charm, attraction.

“Maighnéadas” with the article

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

an maighnéadas

the magnetism

No change after an

“Maighnéadas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using maighnéadas, the Irish word for magnetism.

Tá maighnéadas le feiceáil nuair a tharraingíonn maighnéad iarann.

Magnetism can be seen when a magnet pulls iron.

Bhíomar ag foghlaim faoin maighnéadas sa rang eolaíochta inniu.

We were learning about magnetism in science class today.

Is fórsa nádúrtha é an maighnéadas.

Magnetism is a natural force.

Rinne sé staidéar ar fhórsa an mhaighnéadais.

He studied the force of magnetism.

Bhí maighnéadas pearsanta ag an gcainteoir sin.

That speaker had personal magnetism.

Tá ceangal idir leictreachas agus maighnéadas.

There is a link between electricity and magnetism.

Úsáideann compás maighnéadas an domhain.

A compass uses the earth's magnetism.

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Magnetism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for magnetism?

The Irish for magnetism is maighnéadas (pronounced “MY-nyay-duss”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce maighnéadas in Irish?

Maighnéadas is said like “MY-nyay-duss” (IPA /ˈmˠəinʲeːd̪ˠəsˠ/).

Does maighnéadas have a plural?

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

Why does maighnéadas change to mhaighnéadas?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaighnéadas. After ár (our) it stays ár maighnéadas, because m does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between maighnéadas and maighnéad?

Maighnéad is a magnet, the object itself, while maighnéadas is magnetism, the force or property. The adjective is maighnéadach, magnetic.

Magnetism in Irish (Maighnéadas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage