HeyRuaHow to say “mean level” in Irish
- Irish:
- meánleibhéal
- English:
- mean level, intermediate level
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAWN-lev-ail” /ˈmʲaːnˌlʲeˈvʲeːl/
- Plural:
- meánleibhéil (mean levels)
- Genitive singular:
- meánleibhéil, an mheánleibhéil (e.g. ríomh an mheánleibhéil, the calculation of the mean level)
- Genitive plural:
- meánleibhéal, na meánleibhéal (e.g. tomhas na meánleibhéal, the measurement of the mean levels)
What does “meánleibhéal” mean?
“Meánleibhéal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mean level
- The average level of something, such as the mean level of the sea or of a measurement.Also: average level, mean sea level.
1 other meaning: intermediate level
- 2intermediate level
- A middle level or grade, between basic and advanced.Also: middle level, medium level.
“Meánleibhéal” with the article
The plural of mean level in Irish is meánleibhéil. Here is meánleibhéal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Meánleibhéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meánleibhéal, the Irish word for mean level.
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Mean level in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mean level?
The Irish for mean level is meánleibhéal (pronounced “MAWN-lev-ail”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is meánleibhéil. Depending on context it can also mean intermediate level.
How do you pronounce meánleibhéal in Irish?
Meánleibhéal is said like “MAWN-lev-ail” (IPA /ˈmʲaːnˌlʲeˈvʲeːl/).
What is the plural of mean level in Irish?
The plural of meánleibhéal is meánleibhéil; with the article, na meánleibhéil means “the mean levels”. The genitive plural is meánleibhéal, as in tomhas na meánleibhéal (the measurement of the mean levels).
Does meánleibhéal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Meánleibhéal can mean mean level or intermediate level, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does meánleibhéal change to mheánleibhéal?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheánleibhéal. After ár (our) it stays ár meánleibhéal, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'meánleibhéal' formed?
It combines 'meán' (mean, middle) with 'leibhéal' (level), and the prefix lenites where possible, though 'l' shows no written change.
