HeyRuaHow to say “pressure gauge” in Irish
- Irish:
- brúmhéadar
- English:
- pressure gauge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BROO-vay-dur” /ˈbˠɾˠuːˌvʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- brúmhéadair (pressure gauges)
- Genitive singular:
- brúmhéadair, an bhrúmhéadair (e.g. snáthaid an bhrúmhéadair, the needle of the pressure gauge)
- Genitive plural:
- brúmhéadar, na mbrúmhéadar (e.g. díoltóir na mbrúmhéadar, the seller of pressure gauges)
What does “brúmhéadar” mean?
- pressure gauge
- An instrument that measures the pressure of a gas or liquid.Also: manometer, pressure meter, gauge.
“Brúmhéadar” with the article
The plural of pressure gauge in Irish is brúmhéadair. Here is brúmhéadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brúmhéadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brúmhéadar, 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 brúmhéadar (pronounced “BROO-vay-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brúmhéadair.
How do you pronounce brúmhéadar in Irish?
Brúmhéadar is said like “BROO-vay-dur” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠuːˌvʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of pressure gauge in Irish?
The plural of brúmhéadar is brúmhéadair; with the article, na brúmhéadair means “the pressure gauges”. The genitive plural is brúmhéadar, as in díoltóir na mbrúmhéadar (the seller of pressure gauges).
Why does brúmhéadar change to bhrúmhéadar or mbrúmhéadar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brúmhéadar becomes mo bhrúmhéadar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrúmhéadar (eclipsis).
How is 'brúmhéadar' different from 'baraiméadar'?
'Brúmhéadar' measures pressure in general, e.g. in a tyre or boiler, while 'baraiméadar' is a barometer for atmospheric pressure.
