HeyRuaHow to say “quadrilateral” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceathairshleasán
- English:
- quadrilateral
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAH-ir-hlas-awn” /ˈcahəɾʲˌhl̠ʲasˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ceathairshleasáin (quadrilaterals)
- Genitive singular:
- ceathairshleasáin, an cheathairshleasáin (e.g. achar an cheathairshleasáin, area of the quadrilateral)
- Genitive plural:
- ceathairshleasán, na gceathairshleasán (e.g. airíonna na gceathairshleasán, the properties of the quadrilaterals)
What does “ceathairshleasán” mean?
- quadrilateral
- A flat shape with four straight sides, such as a square or rectangle.Also: four-sided figure, four-sided shape.
Other Irish words for quadrilateral: cearnóg (square)
“Ceathairshleasán” with the article
The plural of quadrilateral in Irish is ceathairshleasáin. Here is ceathairshleasán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceathairshleasán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceathairshleasán, the Irish word for quadrilateral.
Other nouns in Irish
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Quadrilateral in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quadrilateral?
The Irish for quadrilateral is ceathairshleasán (pronounced “KAH-ir-hlas-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceathairshleasáin.
How do you pronounce ceathairshleasán in Irish?
Ceathairshleasán is said like “KAH-ir-hlas-awn” (IPA /ˈcahəɾʲˌhl̠ʲasˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of quadrilateral in Irish?
The plural of ceathairshleasán is ceathairshleasáin; with the article, na ceathairshleasáin means “the quadrilaterals”. The genitive plural is ceathairshleasán, as in airíonna na gceathairshleasán (the properties of the quadrilaterals).
Why does ceathairshleasán change to cheathairshleasán or gceathairshleasán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceathairshleasán becomes mo cheathairshleasán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceathairshleasán (eclipsis).
How is 'ceathairshleasán' built?
It combines 'ceathair' (four) with 'sleasán' (sided figure), like 'triantán' for triangle. Compare 'sleasán' meaning a side figure or polygon term.
