HeyRuaHow to say “manometer” in Irish
- Irish:
- manaiméadar
- English:
- manometer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAN-uh-mee-duhr” /ˈmˠanˠəˌmʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- manaiméadair (manometers)
- Genitive singular:
- manaiméadair, an mhanaiméadair (e.g. léamh an mhanaiméadair, the reading of the manometer)
- Genitive plural:
- manaiméadar, na manaiméadar (e.g. léamha na manaiméadar, the manometer readings)
What does “manaiméadar” mean?
- manometer
- An instrument for measuring the pressure of a gas or liquid.Also: pressure gauge, pressure meter.
“Manaiméadar” with the article
The plural of manometer in Irish is manaiméadair. Here is manaiméadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Manaiméadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using manaiméadar, the Irish word for manometer.
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Manometer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for manometer?
The Irish for manometer is manaiméadar (pronounced “MAN-uh-mee-duhr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is manaiméadair.
How do you pronounce manaiméadar in Irish?
Manaiméadar is said like “MAN-uh-mee-duhr” (IPA /ˈmˠanˠəˌmʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of manometer in Irish?
The plural of manaiméadar is manaiméadair; with the article, na manaiméadair means “the manometers”. The genitive plural is manaiméadar, as in léamha na manaiméadar (the manometer readings).
Why does manaiméadar change to mhanaiméadar?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhanaiméadar. After ár (our) it stays ár manaiméadar, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between a manaiméadar and a baraiméadar?
A manaiméadar measures the pressure of a gas or liquid in a container, while a baraiméadar measures atmospheric pressure.
