HeyRuaHow to say “optics” in Irish
- Irish:
- optaic
- English:
- optics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OP-tik” /ˈɔpˠt̪ˠəc/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- optaice, na hoptaice (e.g. dlíthe na hoptaice, the laws of optics)
What does “optaic” mean?
- optics
- The branch of physics that studies light, its behaviour and how it is seen.Also: science of light, optical science.
“Optaic” with the article
Here is optaic after the article (an t-alt).
an optaic
the optics
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Optaic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using optaic, the Irish word for optics.
Is brainse den fhisic í an optaic.
Optics is a branch of physics.
Bhí léacht againn ar an optaic inniu.
We had a lecture on optics today.
Tá suim mhór aici san optaic.
She is very interested in optics.
Scríobh Newton leabhar faoin optaic.
Newton wrote a book about optics.
Is saineolaí optaice é a deartháir.
His brother is an expert in optics.
Foghlaimímid optaic sa rang fisice.
We learn optics in physics class.
Míníonn prionsabail na hoptaice conas a oibríonn lionsaí.
The principles of optics explain how lenses work.
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Optics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for optics?
The Irish for optics is optaic (pronounced “OP-tik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce optaic in Irish?
Optaic is said like “OP-tik” (IPA /ˈɔpˠt̪ˠəc/).
Does optaic have a plural?
No plural form is given for optaic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does optaic sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an optaic (the optics), a hoptaic (her optics), a n-optaic (their optics).
Is 'optaic' the word for an optician?
No, 'optaic' is the science of light, optics. An optician is 'radharceolaí'.
