HeyRuaHow to say “microprocessor” in Irish
- Irish:
- micreaphróiseálaí
- English:
- microprocessor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIK-ruh-froh-shaw-lee” /ˈmʲɪkʲɾʲəˌfˠɾˠoːʃaːlˠiː/
- Plural:
- micreaphróiseálaithe (microprocessors)
- Genitive singular:
- micreaphróiseálaí, an mhicreaphróiseálaí (e.g. luas an mhicreaphróiseálaí, the speed of the microprocessor)
- Genitive plural:
- micreaphróiseálaithe, na micreaphróiseálaithe (e.g. déantúsóir na micreaphróiseálaithe, the microprocessor manufacturer)
What does “micreaphróiseálaí” mean?
- microprocessor
- A small chip in a computer or device that carries out the instructions of a program.Also: processor, cpu, chip.
“Micreaphróiseálaí” with the article
The plural of microprocessor in Irish is micreaphróiseálaithe. Here is micreaphróiseálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Micreaphróiseálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using micreaphróiseálaí, the Irish word for microprocessor.
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Microprocessor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for microprocessor?
The Irish for microprocessor is micreaphróiseálaí (pronounced “MIK-ruh-froh-shaw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is micreaphróiseálaithe.
How do you pronounce micreaphróiseálaí in Irish?
Micreaphróiseálaí is said like “MIK-ruh-froh-shaw-lee” (IPA /ˈmʲɪkʲɾʲəˌfˠɾˠoːʃaːlˠiː/).
What is the plural of microprocessor in Irish?
The plural of micreaphróiseálaí is micreaphróiseálaithe; with the article, na micreaphróiseálaithe means “the microprocessors”. The genitive plural is micreaphróiseálaithe, as in déantúsóir na micreaphróiseálaithe (the microprocessor manufacturer).
Why does micreaphróiseálaí change to mhicreaphróiseálaí?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhicreaphróiseálaí. After ár (our) it stays ár micreaphróiseálaí, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is there a shorter word for a processor?
Yes, próiseálaí is the general word for a processor; micreaphróiseálaí specifically means microprocessor.
