HeyRuaHow to say “precision balance” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruinnmheá
- English:
- precision balance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIN-vyaw” /ˈkɾˠɪn̠ʲvʲaː/
- Plural:
- cruinnmheánna (precision balances)
- Genitive singular:
- cruinnmheá, na cruinnmheá (e.g. cruinneas na cruinnmheá, the accuracy of the precision balance)
- Genitive plural:
- cruinnmheánna, na gcruinnmheánna (e.g. cruinneas na gcruinnmheánna, the accuracy of precision balances)
What does “cruinnmheá” mean?
- precision balance
- A very accurate weighing scale used in laboratories to measure small masses exactly.Also: analytical balance, fine balance, laboratory scale.
“Cruinnmheá” with the article
The plural of precision balance in Irish is cruinnmheánna. Here is cruinnmheá after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cruinnmheá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruinnmheá, the Irish word for precision balance.
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Precision balance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for precision balance?
The Irish for precision balance is cruinnmheá (pronounced “KRIN-vyaw”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cruinnmheánna.
How do you pronounce cruinnmheá in Irish?
Cruinnmheá is said like “KRIN-vyaw” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɪn̠ʲvʲaː/).
What is the plural of precision balance in Irish?
The plural of cruinnmheá is cruinnmheánna; with the article, na cruinnmheánna means “the precision balances”. The genitive plural is cruinnmheánna, as in cruinneas na gcruinnmheánna (the accuracy of precision balances).
Why does cruinnmheá change to chruinnmheá or gcruinnmheá?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruinnmheá becomes mo chruinnmheá (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruinnmheá (eclipsis).
How does cruinnmheá differ from meá?
Meá is any weighing scale or balance, while cruinnmheá (cruinn 'accurate' + meá) is specifically a precision balance for exact laboratory measurement.
