HeyRuaHow to say “ohmmeter” in Irish
- Irish:
- óm-mhéadar
- English:
- ohmmeter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OHM-vyay-dur” /ˈoːmˌvʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- óm-mhéadair (ohmmeters)
- Genitive singular:
- óm-mhéadair, an óm-mhéadair (e.g. scála an óm-mhéadair, the scale of the ohmmeter)
- Genitive plural:
- óm-mhéadar, na n-óm-mhéadar (e.g. scálaí na n-óm-mhéadar, the scales of the ohmmeters)
What does “óm-mhéadar” mean?
- ohmmeter
- An instrument used to measure electrical resistance in ohms.Also: resistance meter, ohm meter.
“Óm-mhéadar” with the article
The plural of ohmmeter in Irish is óm-mhéadair. Here is óm-mhéadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Óm-mhéadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using óm-mhéadar, the Irish word for ohmmeter.
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Ohmmeter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ohmmeter?
The Irish for ohmmeter is óm-mhéadar (pronounced “OHM-vyay-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is óm-mhéadair.
How do you pronounce óm-mhéadar in Irish?
Óm-mhéadar is said like “OHM-vyay-dur” (IPA /ˈoːmˌvʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of ohmmeter in Irish?
The plural of óm-mhéadar is óm-mhéadair; with the article, na hóm-mhéadair means “the ohmmeters”. The genitive plural is óm-mhéadar, as in scálaí na n-óm-mhéadar (the scales of the ohmmeters).
Why does óm-mhéadar 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-mhéadar (the ohmmeter), a hóm-mhéadar (her ohmmeter), a n-óm-mhéadar (their ohmmeter), na hóm-mhéadair (the ohmmeters).
How is an óm-mhéadar different from a voltmhéadar?
An óm-mhéadar measures resistance in ohms (óm), while a voltmhéadar measures voltage.
