HeyRuaHow to say “pendulum” in Irish
- Irish:
- luascadán
- English:
- pendulum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOOS-kuh-dawn” /ˈl̪ˠuəsˠkəd̪ˠaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- luascadáin (pendulums)
- Genitive singular:
- luascadáin, an luascadáin (e.g. luascadh an luascadáin, the swing of the pendulum)
- Genitive plural:
- luascadán, na luascadán (e.g. fad na luascadán, the length of the pendulums)
What does “luascadán” mean?
- pendulum
- A weight hung from a fixed point so that it swings freely back and forth, as in a clock.Also: clock pendulum, swinging weight.
“Luascadán” with the article
The plural of pendulum in Irish is luascadáin. Here is luascadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an luascadán
the pendulum
No change after an
na luascadáin
the pendulums
Plural: no change after na
“Luascadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luascadán, the Irish word for pendulum.
Tá luascadán fada ar an gclog seo.
This clock has a long pendulum.
Stop an luascadán agus stop an clog.
The pendulum stopped and the clock stopped.
Chualamar fuaim an luascadáin san oíche.
We heard the sound of the pendulum at night.
Rinneamar staidéar ar luascadáin sa rang fisice.
We studied pendulums in physics class.
Tá meáchan beag ag bun an luascadáin.
There is a small weight at the bottom of the pendulum.
Bhí mo sheanathair i gcónaí ag socrú an luascadáin.
My grandfather was always adjusting the pendulum.
Tá dhá luascadán sa mhúsaem.
There are two pendulums in the museum.
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Pendulum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pendulum?
The Irish for pendulum is luascadán (pronounced “LOOS-kuh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luascadáin.
How do you pronounce luascadán in Irish?
Luascadán is said like “LOOS-kuh-dawn” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuəsˠkəd̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of pendulum in Irish?
The plural of luascadán is luascadáin; with the article, na luascadáin means “the pendulums”. The genitive plural is luascadán, as in fad na luascadán (the length of the pendulums).
What is the difference between luascadán and luascán?
Luascadán is a pendulum, while luascán is a swing such as a children's swing in a playground.
