HeyRuaHow to say “prism” in Irish
- Irish:
- priosma
- English:
- prism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PRIS-muh” /ˈpɾʲɪsˠmˠə/
- Plural:
- priosmaí (prisms)
- Genitive singular:
- priosma, an phriosma (e.g. taobh an phriosma, the side of the prism)
- Genitive plural:
- priosmaí, na bpriosmaí (e.g. cruthanna na bpriosmaí, the shapes of the prisms)
What does “priosma” mean?
- prism
- A solid shape with two identical ends and flat sides, especially a transparent glass one that splits light into colours.Also: glass prism, optical prism.
“Priosma” with the article
The plural of prism in Irish is priosmaí. Here is priosma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Priosma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using priosma, the Irish word for prism.
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Prism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prism?
The Irish for prism is priosma (pronounced “PRIS-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is priosmaí.
How do you pronounce priosma in Irish?
Priosma is said like “PRIS-muh” (IPA /ˈpɾʲɪsˠmˠə/).
What is the plural of prism in Irish?
The plural of priosma is priosmaí; with the article, na priosmaí means “the prisms”. The genitive plural is priosmaí, as in cruthanna na bpriosmaí (the shapes of the prisms).
Why does priosma change to phriosma or bpriosma?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) priosma becomes mo phriosma (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpriosma (eclipsis).
Is 'priosma' used in both maths and physics?
Yes, 'priosma' means both the geometric solid in maths and the glass prism that splits light in physics.
