HeyRuaHow to say “photometry” in Irish
- Irish:
- fótaiméadracht
- English:
- photometry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-tuh-mee-duhr-ukht” /ˈfoːt̪ˠəˌmʲiːd̪ˠəɾˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fótaiméadrachta, na fótaiméadrachta (e.g. teicnící fótaiméadrachta, photometry techniques)
What does “fótaiméadracht” mean?
- photometry
- The science or technique of measuring the intensity and properties of light.Also: light measurement, measurement of light.
“Fótaiméadracht” with the article
Here is fótaiméadracht after the article (an t-alt).
an fhótaiméadracht
the photometry
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fótaiméadracht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fótaiméadracht, the Irish word for photometry.
Is brainse den fhisic í an fhótaiméadracht.
Photometry is a branch of physics.
Bainimid úsáid as fótaiméadracht chun solas na réaltaí a thomhas.
We use photometry to measure the light of stars.
Rinne sí staidéar ar fhótaiméadracht san ollscoil.
She studied photometry at university.
Tá saotharlann fhótaiméadrachta nua sa choláiste.
There is a new photometry laboratory in the college.
Is saineolaí i bhfótaiméadracht é an t-ollamh.
The professor is an expert in photometry.
Bíonn an fhótaiméadracht tábhachtach sa réalteolaíocht.
Photometry is important in astronomy.
Léigh mé alt faoi fhótaiméadracht inné.
I read an article about photometry yesterday.
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Photometry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for photometry?
The Irish for photometry is fótaiméadracht (pronounced “FOH-tuh-mee-duhr-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fótaiméadracht in Irish?
Fótaiméadracht is said like “FOH-tuh-mee-duhr-ukht” (IPA /ˈfoːt̪ˠəˌmʲiːd̪ˠəɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does fótaiméadracht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fótaiméadracht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fótaiméadracht change to fhótaiméadracht or bhfótaiméadracht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fótaiméadracht becomes m'fhótaiméadracht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfótaiméadracht (eclipsis).
What is the instrument used in fótaiméadracht called?
The instrument is a fótaiméadar, meaning photometer.
