HeyRuaHow to say “microwave” in Irish
- Irish:
- micreathonn
- English:
- microwave
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIK-ruh-hown” /ˈmʲɪcɾʲəhoːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- micreathonnta (microwaves)
- Genitive singular:
- micreathoinne, na micreathoinne (e.g. minicíocht na micreathoinne, the frequency of the microwave)
- Genitive plural:
- micreathonnta, na micreathonnta (e.g. úsáid na micreathonnta, the use of microwaves)
What does “micreathonn” mean?
- microwave
- An electromagnetic wave of very short wavelength, used in radar, communications and cooking.Also: microwave radiation, short wave.
“Micreathonn” with the article
The plural of microwave in Irish is micreathonnta. Here is micreathonn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Micreathonn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using micreathonn, the Irish word for microwave.
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Microwave in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for microwave?
The Irish for microwave is micreathonn (pronounced “MIK-ruh-hown”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is micreathonnta.
How do you pronounce micreathonn in Irish?
Micreathonn is said like “MIK-ruh-hown” (IPA /ˈmʲɪcɾʲəhoːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of microwave in Irish?
The plural of micreathonn is micreathonnta; with the article, na micreathonnta means “the microwaves”. The genitive plural is micreathonnta, as in úsáid na micreathonnta (the use of microwaves).
Why does micreathonn change to mhicreathonn?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhicreathonn. After ár (our) it stays ár micreathonn, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'micreathonn' the kitchen appliance?
No, micreathonn is the wave itself; the appliance is oigheann micreathonnta, often shortened in speech to micreathonnán or simply 'micreathonn'.
