HeyRuaHow to say “pressure gauge” in Irish
- Irish:
- brúthomhsaire
- English:
- pressure gauge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BROO-hoh-sir-uh” /ˈbɾˠuːˌhoːsˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- brúthomhsairí (pressure gauges)
- Genitive singular:
- brúthomhsaire, an bhrúthomhsaire (e.g. snáthaid an bhrúthomhsaire, the needle of the pressure gauge)
- Genitive plural:
- brúthomhsairí, na mbrúthomhsairí (e.g. snáthaidí na mbrúthomhsairí, the needles of the pressure gauges)
What does “brúthomhsaire” mean?
- pressure gauge
- An instrument that measures the pressure of a gas or liquid, such as air in a tyre or steam in a boiler.Also: manometer, pressure meter, gauge.
“Brúthomhsaire” with the article
The plural of pressure gauge in Irish is brúthomhsairí. Here is brúthomhsaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brúthomhsaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brúthomhsaire, the Irish word for pressure gauge.
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Pressure gauge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pressure gauge?
The Irish for pressure gauge is brúthomhsaire (pronounced “BROO-hoh-sir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brúthomhsairí.
How do you pronounce brúthomhsaire in Irish?
Brúthomhsaire is said like “BROO-hoh-sir-uh” (IPA /ˈbɾˠuːˌhoːsˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of pressure gauge in Irish?
The plural of brúthomhsaire is brúthomhsairí; with the article, na brúthomhsairí means “the pressure gauges”. The genitive plural is brúthomhsairí, as in snáthaidí na mbrúthomhsairí (the needles of the pressure gauges).
Why does brúthomhsaire change to bhrúthomhsaire or mbrúthomhsaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brúthomhsaire becomes mo bhrúthomhsaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrúthomhsaire (eclipsis).
How is 'brúthomhsaire' different from 'baraiméadar'?
A 'baraiméadar' measures atmospheric pressure for weather, while a 'brúthomhsaire' is a general gauge for the pressure of gas or liquid, as in tyres or boilers.
