HeyRuaHow to say “minimum temperature” in Irish
- Irish:
- íosteocht
- English:
- minimum temperature
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “EES-tyokht” /ˈiːsˌtʲɔxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- íosteochta, na híosteochta (e.g. taifead na híosteochta, record of the minimum temperature)
What does “íosteocht” mean?
- minimum temperature
- The lowest temperature reached or recorded, for example during a night or a day.Also: lowest temperature, low, minimum.
“Íosteocht” with the article
Here is íosteocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Íosteocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using íosteocht, the Irish word for minimum temperature.
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Minimum temperature in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for minimum temperature?
The Irish for minimum temperature is íosteocht (pronounced “EES-tyokht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce íosteocht in Irish?
Íosteocht is said like “EES-tyokht” (IPA /ˈiːsˌtʲɔxt̪/).
Does íosteocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for íosteocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does íosteocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an íosteocht (the minimum temperature), a híosteocht (her minimum temperature), a n-íosteocht (their minimum temperature).
What is the opposite of 'íosteocht'?
The opposite is 'uasteocht', the maximum temperature; both are formed from 'teocht' with the prefixes 'íos-' (minimum) and 'uas-' (maximum).
