Midpoint in Irish (Lárphointe): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for midpoint?

The Irish for midpoint is lárphointe (pronounced “LAWR-fwin-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lárphointí. Depending on context it can also mean focal point.

Q: What is the plural of midpoint in Irish?

The plural of lárphointe is lárphointí; with the article, na lárphointí means “the midpoints”. The genitive plural is lárphointí, as in suíomhanna na lárphointí (the positions of the midpoints).

Q: Does lárphointe have more than one meaning?

Yes. Lárphointe can mean midpoint or focal point, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “midpoint” in Irish

Irish:: lárphointe
English:: midpoint, focal point
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “LAWR-fwin-tyuh” /ˈl̪ˠaːɾˌfˠɪn̠ʲtʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: lárphointí (midpoints)
Genitive singular:: lárphointe, an lárphointe (e.g. suíomh an lárphointe, the position of the midpoint)
Genitive plural:: lárphointí, na lárphointí (e.g. suíomhanna na lárphointí, the positions of the midpoints)

What does “lárphointe” mean?

“Lárphointe” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

midpoint: The point exactly in the middle of something, such as a line or a period of time.Also: middle point, centre point, halfway point.

1 other meaning: focal point

2focal point: The central point of something, where attention or activity is concentrated.Also: central point, centre, focus.

“Lárphointe” with the article

The plural of midpoint in Irish is lárphointí. Here is lárphointe after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an lárphointe

the midpoint

No change after an

na lárphointí

the midpoints

Plural: no change after na

“Lárphointe” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using lárphointe, the Irish word for midpoint.

Aimsigh lárphointe na líne seo.

Find the midpoint of this line.

Tá an lárphointe idir an dá bhaile.

The midpoint is between the two towns.

Bhuaileamar le chéile ag an lárphointe.

We met at the halfway point.

Marcáil na lárphointí ar an léaráid.

Mark the midpoints on the diagram.

Is í an chearnóg lárphointe an bhaile.

The square is the focal point of the town.

Tá an pointe sin i lárphointe an chiorcail.

That point is at the centre of the circle.

Ríomh comhordanáidí an lárphointe.

Calculate the coordinates of the midpoint.

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Midpoint in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for midpoint?

The Irish for midpoint is lárphointe (pronounced “LAWR-fwin-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lárphointí. Depending on context it can also mean focal point.

How do you pronounce lárphointe in Irish?

Lárphointe is said like “LAWR-fwin-tyuh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːɾˌfˠɪn̠ʲtʲə/).

What is the plural of midpoint in Irish?

The plural of lárphointe is lárphointí; with the article, na lárphointí means “the midpoints”. The genitive plural is lárphointí, as in suíomhanna na lárphointí (the positions of the midpoints).

Does lárphointe have more than one meaning?

Yes. Lárphointe can mean midpoint or focal point, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How is 'lárphointe' different from 'lár'?

'Lár' means the middle or centre in general (i lár an bhaile), while 'lárphointe' is a specific point in the middle, especially in maths.

Midpoint in Irish (Lárphointe): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage