HeyRuaHow to say “normal speed” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthluas
- English:
- normal speed
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-loo-us” /ˈɡnˠɑːl̪ˠuəsˠ/
- Plural:
- gnáthluasanna (normal speeds)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthluais, an ghnáthluais (e.g. leath an ghnáthluais, half the normal speed)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthluasanna, na ngnáthluasanna (e.g. tábla na ngnáthluasanna, the table of normal speeds)
What does “gnáthluas” mean?
- normal speed
- The ordinary or usual speed at which something moves or works.Also: ordinary speed, usual speed, average speed, cruising speed.
“Gnáthluas” with the article
The plural of normal speed in Irish is gnáthluasanna. Here is gnáthluas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthluas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthluas, the Irish word for normal speed.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Normal speed in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for normal speed?
The Irish for normal speed is gnáthluas (pronounced “GNAW-loo-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthluasanna.
How do you pronounce gnáthluas in Irish?
Gnáthluas is said like “GNAW-loo-us” (IPA /ˈɡnˠɑːl̪ˠuəsˠ/).
What is the plural of normal speed in Irish?
The plural of gnáthluas is gnáthluasanna; with the article, na gnáthluasanna means “the normal speeds”. The genitive plural is gnáthluasanna, as in tábla na ngnáthluasanna (the table of normal speeds).
Why does gnáthluas change to ghnáthluas or ngnáthluas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthluas becomes mo ghnáthluas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthluas (eclipsis).
How is 'gnáthluas' formed?
It combines the prefix 'gnáth-' (usual, ordinary) with 'luas' (speed), as in 'gnáthrud' or 'gnáthdhuine'.
