HeyRuaHow to say “quadrant” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceathramhán
- English:
- quadrant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYA-roo-awn” /ˈcaɾˠuːaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ceathramháin (quadrants)
- Genitive singular:
- ceathramháin, an cheathramháin (e.g. ga an cheathramháin, radius of the quadrant)
- Genitive plural:
- ceathramhán, na gceathramhán (e.g. airíonna na gceathramhán, the properties of the quadrants)
What does “ceathramhán” mean?
- quadrant
- A quarter of a circle, or an instrument shaped like one used for measuring angles and altitudes.Also: quarter circle, quadrant instrument.
“Ceathramhán” with the article
The plural of quadrant in Irish is ceathramháin. Here is ceathramhán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceathramhán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceathramhán, the Irish word for quadrant.
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Quadrant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quadrant?
The Irish for quadrant is ceathramhán (pronounced “KYA-roo-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceathramháin.
How do you pronounce ceathramhán in Irish?
Ceathramhán is said like “KYA-roo-awn” (IPA /ˈcaɾˠuːaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of quadrant in Irish?
The plural of ceathramhán is ceathramháin; with the article, na ceathramháin means “the quadrants”. The genitive plural is ceathramhán, as in airíonna na gceathramhán (the properties of the quadrants).
Why does ceathramhán change to cheathramhán or gceathramhán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceathramhán becomes mo cheathramhán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceathramhán (eclipsis).
How is 'ceathramhán' different from 'ceathrú'?
'Ceathrú' is the general word for a quarter of anything, while 'ceathramhán' is the technical term for a quadrant, a quarter circle or the measuring instrument.
