HeyRuaHow to say “magnetization” in Irish
- Irish:
- maighnéadú
- English:
- magnetization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- maighnéadaigh, to magnetize (ag maighnéadú, magnetizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MY-nyay-doo” /ˈmˠaɪnʲeːd̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- maighnéadaithe, an mhaighnéadaithe (e.g. próiseas an mhaighnéadaithe, the process of magnetization)
What does “maighnéadú” mean?
- magnetization
- The process of making something magnetic; it is the verbal noun of the verb maighnéadaigh.Also: magnetisation, magnetizing, magnetising.
“Maighnéadú” as a verbal noun
After ag, maighnéadú means magnetizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb maighnéadaigh (to magnetize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Maighnéadú” with the article
Here is maighnéadú after the article (an t-alt).
“Maighnéadú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using maighnéadú, the Irish word for magnetization.
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Magnetization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for magnetization?
The Irish for magnetization is maighnéadú (pronounced “MY-nyay-doo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce maighnéadú in Irish?
Maighnéadú is said like “MY-nyay-doo” (IPA /ˈmˠaɪnʲeːd̪ˠuː/).
Does maighnéadú have a plural?
No plural form is given for maighnéadú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does maighnéadú change to mhaighnéadú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaighnéadú. After ár (our) it stays ár maighnéadú, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between maighnéadú and maighnéadas?
Maighnéadú is the act or process of magnetizing something, while maighnéadas means magnetism as a property or force.
