HeyRuaHow to say “polarity” in Irish
- Irish:
- polaraíocht
- English:
- polarity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “POL-uh-ree-ukht” /ˈpɔl̪ˠəɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- polaraíochta, na polaraíochta (e.g. athrú polaraíochta, change of polarity)
What does “polaraíocht” mean?
- polarity
- The state of having two opposite poles or charges, as in a magnet, battery or electric circuit.Also: polarisation, magnetic polarity, electrical polarity.
“Polaraíocht” with the article
Here is polaraíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Polaraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using polaraíocht, the Irish word for polarity.
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Polarity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for polarity?
The Irish for polarity is polaraíocht (pronounced “POL-uh-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce polaraíocht in Irish?
Polaraíocht is said like “POL-uh-ree-ukht” (IPA /ˈpɔl̪ˠəɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does polaraíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for polaraíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does polaraíocht change to pholaraíocht or bpolaraíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) polaraíocht becomes mo pholaraíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpolaraíocht (eclipsis).
Is 'polaraíocht' the same as 'polarú'?
Not quite: 'polaraíocht' is the property of having opposite poles (polarity), while 'polarú' is the process of polarising (polarisation).
