HeyRuaHow to say “parallel” in Irish
- Irish:
- parailéal
- English:
- parallel, parallel of latitude
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “par-uh-LAYL” /ˈpaɾˠəlʲeːlˠ/
- Plural:
- parailéil (parallels)
- Genitive singular:
- parailéil, an pharailéil (e.g. domhanleithead an pharailéil, the latitude of the parallel)
- Genitive plural:
- parailéal, na bparailéal (e.g. airíonna na bparailéal, the properties of parallels)
What does “parailéal” mean?
“Parailéal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- parallel
- A line or thing that runs alongside another at the same distance, or something closely similar to another.Also: parallel line, comparison, analogy.
1 other meaning: parallel of latitude
- 2parallel of latitude
- An imaginary line on the globe running parallel to the equator.Also: parallel, latitude line.
“Parailéal” with the article
The plural of parallel in Irish is parailéil. Here is parailéal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Parailéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using parailéal, the Irish word for parallel.
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Parallel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parallel?
The Irish for parallel is parailéal (pronounced “par-uh-LAYL”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is parailéil. Depending on context it can also mean parallel of latitude.
How do you pronounce parailéal in Irish?
Parailéal is said like “par-uh-LAYL” (IPA /ˈpaɾˠəlʲeːlˠ/).
What is the plural of parallel in Irish?
The plural of parailéal is parailéil; with the article, na parailéil means “the parallels”. The genitive plural is parailéal, as in airíonna na bparailéal (the properties of parallels).
Does parailéal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Parailéal can mean parallel or parallel of latitude, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does parailéal change to pharailéal or bparailéal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) parailéal becomes mo pharailéal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bparailéal (eclipsis).
How do I say 'parallel' as an adjective?
Use the adjective comhthreomhar, as in línte comhthreomhara 'parallel lines'; parailéal is the noun.
