HeyRuaHow to say “modulation” in Irish
- Irish:
- modhnú
- English:
- modulation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- modhnaigh, to modulate (ag modhnú, modulating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MOW-noo” /ˈmˠəunˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- modhnaithe, an mhodhnaithe (e.g. ráta an mhodhnaithe, the modulation rate)
What does “modhnú” mean?
- modulation
- The act of modulating or varying something, such as a voice, a musical key or a radio signal; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'modhnaigh'.Also: modulating, variation of tone, inflection.
“Modhnú” as a verbal noun
After ag, modhnú means modulating: it is the verbal noun of the verb modhnaigh (to modulate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Modhnú” with the article
Here is modhnú after the article (an t-alt).
“Modhnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using modhnú, the Irish word for modulation.
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Modulation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for modulation?
The Irish for modulation is modhnú (pronounced “MOW-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce modhnú in Irish?
Modhnú is said like “MOW-noo” (IPA /ˈmˠəunˠuː/).
Does modhnú have a plural?
No plural form is given for modhnú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does modhnú change to mhodhnú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhodhnú. After ár (our) it stays ár modhnú, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'modhnú' related to 'modh'?
Yes, 'modhnú' comes from the verb 'modhnaigh' (modulate), which is built on 'modh' (mode, method), but 'modhnú' itself means modulation, not method.
