HeyRuaHow to say “perimeter” in Irish
- Irish:
- peiriméadar
- English:
- perimeter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PERR-i-may-dur” /ˈpʲɛɾʲəmʲeːd̪ˠəɾ/
- Plural:
- peiriméadair (perimeters)
- Genitive singular:
- peiriméadair, an pheiriméadair (e.g. fad an pheiriméadair, length of the perimeter)
- Genitive plural:
- peiriméadar, na bpeiriméadar (e.g. ag comparáid peiriméadar, comparing perimeters)
What does “peiriméadar” mean?
- perimeter
- The outer boundary of a shape or area, or the total length of that boundary.Also: boundary, circumference, outer edge.
“Peiriméadar” with the article
The plural of perimeter in Irish is peiriméadair. Here is peiriméadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Peiriméadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using peiriméadar, the Irish word for perimeter.
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Perimeter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for perimeter?
The Irish for perimeter is peiriméadar (pronounced “PERR-i-may-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is peiriméadair.
How do you pronounce peiriméadar in Irish?
Peiriméadar is said like “PERR-i-may-dur” (IPA /ˈpʲɛɾʲəmʲeːd̪ˠəɾ/).
What is the plural of perimeter in Irish?
The plural of peiriméadar is peiriméadair; with the article, na peiriméadair means “the perimeters”. The genitive plural is peiriméadar, as in ag comparáid peiriméadar (comparing perimeters).
Why does peiriméadar change to pheiriméadar or bpeiriméadar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) peiriméadar becomes mo pheiriméadar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpeiriméadar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'peiriméadar' and 'imlíne'?
'Peiriméadar' is the usual maths term for perimeter, while 'imlíne' means circumference or outline, especially of a circle.
