HeyRuaHow to say “modem” in Irish
- Irish:
- móideim
- English:
- modem
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MOH-jem” /ˈmoːdʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- móideimí (modems)
- Genitive singular:
- móideim, an mhóideim (e.g. solas an mhóideim, the modem's light)
- Genitive plural:
- móideimí, na móideimí (e.g. suiteáil na móideimí, the installation of the modems)
What does “móideim” mean?
- modem
- A device that connects a computer to the internet or another computer over a telephone or cable line.Also: internet modem, broadband modem.
“Móideim” with the article
The plural of modem in Irish is móideimí. Here is móideim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Móideim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using móideim, the Irish word for modem.
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Modem in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for modem?
The Irish for modem is móideim (pronounced “MOH-jem”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is móideimí.
How do you pronounce móideim in Irish?
Móideim is said like “MOH-jem” (IPA /ˈmoːdʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of modem in Irish?
The plural of móideim is móideimí; with the article, na móideimí means “the modems”. The genitive plural is móideimí, as in suiteáil na móideimí (the installation of the modems).
Why does móideim change to mhóideim?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhóideim. After ár (our) it stays ár móideim, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'móideim' the same as a router?
Not exactly: a router is 'ródaire' in Irish, while 'móideim' is the modem, though one box often does both jobs.
