HeyRuaHow to say “medium scale” in Irish
- Irish:
- meánscála
- English:
- medium scale
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MYAWN-skaw-luh” /ˈmʲaːnˌsˠkaːlˠə/
- Plural:
- meánscálaí (medium scales)
- Genitive singular:
- meánscála, an mheánscála (e.g. gnólachtaí meánscála, medium-scale businesses)
- Genitive plural:
- meánscálaí, na meánscálaí (e.g. úsáid na meánscálaí, the use of medium scales)
What does “meánscála” mean?
- medium scale
- A middle level of size or extent, between small and large, especially of a business or project.Also: middle scale, medium-sized, mid-scale.
“Meánscála” with the article
The plural of medium scale in Irish is meánscálaí. Here is meánscála after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Meánscála” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meánscála, the Irish word for medium scale.
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Medium scale in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for medium scale?
The Irish for medium scale is meánscála (pronounced “MYAWN-skaw-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is meánscálaí.
How do you pronounce meánscála in Irish?
Meánscála is said like “MYAWN-skaw-luh” (IPA /ˈmʲaːnˌsˠkaːlˠə/).
What is the plural of medium scale in Irish?
The plural of meánscála is meánscálaí; with the article, na meánscálaí means “the medium scales”. The genitive plural is meánscálaí, as in úsáid na meánscálaí (the use of medium scales).
Why does meánscála change to mheánscála?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheánscála. After ár (our) it stays ár meánscála, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'meánscála' usually used?
It most often appears in the genitive after a noun, as in 'gnólachtaí meánscála' (medium-scale businesses), or in the phrase 'ar mheánscála' (on a medium scale).
