HeyRuaHow to say “mechanics” in Irish
- Irish:
- meicnic
- English:
- mechanics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MEK-nik” /ˈmʲɛcnʲɪc/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- meicnice, na meicnice (e.g. dlíthe na meicnice, the laws of mechanics)
What does “meicnic” mean?
“Meicnic” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mechanics
- The branch of physics that deals with forces and the motion of bodies.Also: mechanical science, physics of motion.
1 other meaning:
- 2mechanics
- The working parts or mechanical workings of something, or the practical study of machinery.Also: mechanism, machinery, workings.
“Meicnic” with the article
Here is meicnic after the article (an t-alt).
an mheicnic
the mechanics
Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)
“Meicnic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meicnic, the Irish word for mechanics.
Tá meicnic á staidéar aici san ollscoil.
She is studying mechanics at university.
Is cuid den fhisic í an mheicnic.
Mechanics is a part of physics.
Mhínigh an múinteoir dlíthe na meicnice dúinn.
The teacher explained the laws of mechanics to us.
Bhí scrúdú meicnice againn inné.
We had a mechanics exam yesterday.
Is maith liom meicnic níos fearr ná ceimic.
I like mechanics better than chemistry.
Tá suim mhór aige i meicnic na ngluaisteán.
He is very interested in the mechanics of cars.
Foghlaimíonn na daltaí faoin meicnic sa séú bliain.
The pupils learn about mechanics in sixth year.
Other nouns in Irish
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Mechanics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mechanics?
The Irish for mechanics is meicnic (pronounced “MEK-nik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce meicnic in Irish?
Meicnic is said like “MEK-nik” (IPA /ˈmʲɛcnʲɪc/).
Does meicnic have a plural?
No plural form is given for meicnic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does meicnic change to mheicnic?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheicnic. After ár (our) it stays ár meicnic, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'meicnic' and 'meicneoir'?
'Meicnic' is the science or subject of mechanics, while 'meicneoir' is a mechanic, the person who repairs machines.
