HeyRuaHow to say “pedometer” in Irish
- Irish:
- peidiméadar
- English:
- pedometer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PED-ih-may-dur” /ˈpʲɛdʲɪmʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- peidiméadair (pedometers)
- Genitive singular:
- peidiméadair, an pheidiméadair (e.g. ceallra an pheidiméadair, the pedometer's battery)
- Genitive plural:
- peidiméadar, na bpeidiméadar (e.g. ceallraí na bpeidiméadar, the pedometers' batteries)
What does “peidiméadar” mean?
- pedometer
- A small device that counts the steps you take while walking or running.Also: step counter.
“Peidiméadar” with the article
The plural of pedometer in Irish is peidiméadair. Here is peidiméadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Peidiméadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using peidiméadar, the Irish word for pedometer.
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Pedometer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pedometer?
The Irish for pedometer is peidiméadar (pronounced “PED-ih-may-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is peidiméadair.
How do you pronounce peidiméadar in Irish?
Peidiméadar is said like “PED-ih-may-dur” (IPA /ˈpʲɛdʲɪmʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of pedometer in Irish?
The plural of peidiméadar is peidiméadair; with the article, na peidiméadair means “the pedometers”. The genitive plural is peidiméadar, as in ceallraí na bpeidiméadar (the pedometers' batteries).
Why does peidiméadar change to pheidiméadar or bpeidiméadar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) peidiméadar becomes mo pheidiméadar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpeidiméadar (eclipsis).
How do I say 'step counter' in Irish?
The standard word is peidiméadar; you can also describe it as 'áiritheoir céimeanna'.
