HeyRuaHow to say “magnetism” in Irish
- Irish:
- adhmainteas
- English:
- magnetism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EYE-mant-yas” /ˈəimˠənʲtʲəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- adhmaintis, an adhmaintis (e.g. airíonna an adhmaintis, the properties of magnetism)
What does “adhmainteas” mean?
- magnetism
- The physical force by which magnets attract or repel iron and other magnetic materials.Also: magnetic force, magnetic attraction.
“Adhmainteas” with the article
Here is adhmainteas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-adhmainteas
the magnetism
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Adhmainteas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using adhmainteas, the Irish word for magnetism.
Is fórsa nádúrtha é adhmainteas.
Magnetism is a natural force.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoin adhmainteas sa rang eolaíochta.
We learned about magnetism in science class.
Tarraingíonn an t-adhmainteas an t-iarann chuig an maighnéad.
Magnetism pulls the iron towards the magnet.
Rinne sí turgnamh ar neart an adhmaintis.
She did an experiment on the strength of magnetism.
Tá baint ag an leictreachas leis an adhmainteas.
Electricity is connected with magnetism.
Bíonn adhmainteas ag an Domhan féin.
The Earth itself has magnetism.
Mhínigh an múinteoir staidéar an adhmaintis dúinn.
The teacher explained the study of magnetism to us.
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Magnetism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for magnetism?
The Irish for magnetism is adhmainteas (pronounced “EYE-mant-yas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce adhmainteas in Irish?
Adhmainteas is said like “EYE-mant-yas” (IPA /ˈəimˠənʲtʲəsˠ/).
Does adhmainteas have a plural?
No plural form is given for adhmainteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does adhmainteas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-adhmainteas (the magnetism), a hadhmainteas (her magnetism), a n-adhmainteas (their magnetism).
Is there another Irish word for magnetism?
Yes, 'maighnéadas' is also used, linked to 'maighnéad' (magnet), while 'adhmainteas' comes from 'adhmaint' (lodestone, magnet).
