HeyRuaHow to say “peak load” in Irish
- Irish:
- buaiclód
- English:
- peak load
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-uh-klohd” /ˈbuəkl̪ˠoːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- buaiclóid (peak loads)
- Genitive singular:
- buaiclóid, an bhuaiclóid (e.g. tráth an bhuaiclóid, the time of peak load)
- Genitive plural:
- buaiclód, na mbuaiclód (e.g. anailís na mbuaiclód, the analysis of the peak loads)
What does “buaiclód” mean?
- peak load
- The highest level of demand on an electricity supply or other system during a given period.Also: maximum load, peak demand.
“Buaiclód” with the article
The plural of peak load in Irish is buaiclóid. Here is buaiclód after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buaiclód” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buaiclód, the Irish word for peak load.
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Peak load in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for peak load?
The Irish for peak load is buaiclód (pronounced “BOO-uh-klohd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buaiclóid.
How do you pronounce buaiclód in Irish?
Buaiclód is said like “BOO-uh-klohd” (IPA /ˈbuəkl̪ˠoːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of peak load in Irish?
The plural of buaiclód is buaiclóid; with the article, na buaiclóid means “the peak loads”. The genitive plural is buaiclód, as in anailís na mbuaiclód (the analysis of the peak loads).
Why does buaiclód change to bhuaiclód or mbuaiclód?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buaiclód becomes mo bhuaiclód (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuaiclód (eclipsis).
How is 'buaiclód' formed?
It combines 'buaic' (peak) with 'lód' (load), giving the technical term 'buaiclód' for peak load.
