HeyRuaHow to say “ohm” in Irish
- Irish:
- óm
- English:
- ohm
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ohm” /oːmˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- óim (ohms)
- Genitive singular:
- óim, an óim (e.g. sainmhíniú an óim, the definition of the ohm)
- Genitive plural:
- óm, na n-óm (e.g. líon na n-óm, number of ohms)
What does “óm” mean?
- ohm
- The standard unit of electrical resistance.Also: unit of resistance, electrical resistance unit.
“Óm” with the article
The plural of ohm in Irish is óim. Here is óm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an t-óm
the ohm
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
na hóim
the ohms
Plural: na adds h before a vowel
“Óm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using óm, the Irish word for ohm.
Is aonad friotaíochta é an t-óm.
The ohm is a unit of resistance.
Tá friotaíocht deich n-óm ag an bhfriotóir seo.
This resistor has a resistance of ten ohms.
Tomhaistear friotaíocht in óim.
Resistance is measured in ohms.
Ainmníodh an t-óm as Georg Ohm.
The ohm was named after Georg Ohm.
Cén sainmhíniú atá ar an óm?
What is the definition of the ohm?
Is ionann óm amháin agus volta amháin in aghaidh aimpéir.
One ohm equals one volt per ampere.
Scríobh an múinteoir siombail an óim ar an gclár.
The teacher wrote the ohm symbol on the board.
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Ohm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ohm?
The Irish for ohm is óm (pronounced “ohm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is óim.
How do you pronounce óm in Irish?
Óm is said like “ohm” (IPA /oːmˠ/).
What is the plural of ohm in Irish?
The plural of óm is óim; with the article, na hóim means “the ohms”. The genitive plural is óm, as in líon na n-óm (number of ohms).
Why does óm sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-óm (the ohm), a hóm (her ohm), a n-óm (their ohm), na hóim (the ohms).
How do you say 'Ohm's law' in Irish?
It is called 'dlí Ohm', keeping the scientist's name, while the unit itself is 'óm'.
