HeyRuaHow to say “photocell” in Irish
- Irish:
- fótaichill
- English:
- photocell
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-tuh-hil” /ˈfoːt̪ˠəˌçɪlʲ/
- Plural:
- fótaichealla (photocells)
- Genitive singular:
- fótaichille, na fótaichille (e.g. íogaireacht na fótaichille, the sensitivity of the photocell)
- Genitive plural:
- fótaicheall, na bhfótaicheall (e.g. úsáid na bhfótaicheall, the use of the photocells)
What does “fótaichill” mean?
- photocell
- A device that produces an electric current or changes its resistance when light falls on it.Also: photoelectric cell, light sensor, electric eye.
“Fótaichill” with the article
The plural of photocell in Irish is fótaichealla. Here is fótaichill after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fótaichill” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fótaichill, the Irish word for photocell.
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Photocell in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for photocell?
The Irish for photocell is fótaichill (pronounced “FOH-tuh-hil”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fótaichealla.
How do you pronounce fótaichill in Irish?
Fótaichill is said like “FOH-tuh-hil” (IPA /ˈfoːt̪ˠəˌçɪlʲ/).
What is the plural of photocell in Irish?
The plural of fótaichill is fótaichealla; with the article, na fótaichealla means “the photocells”. The genitive plural is fótaicheall, as in úsáid na bhfótaicheall (the use of the photocells).
Why does fótaichill change to fhótaichill or bhfótaichill?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fótaichill becomes m'fhótaichill (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfótaichill (eclipsis).
What is the 'cill' in 'fótaichill'?
It comes from 'cill', meaning an electric cell, as in 'cill leictreach', combined with the prefix 'fóta-' meaning light.
