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Range-finding in Irish (Raonaimsiú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for range-finding is raonaimsiú, a masculine noun.
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How to say “range-finding” in Irish

Irish:
raonaimsiú
English:
range-finding
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“RAYN-am-shoo”  /ˈɾˠeːnˠamʲʃuː/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
raonaimsithe, an raonaimsithe (e.g. córas raonaimsithe, range-finding system)

What does “raonaimsiú” mean?

range-finding
The process of measuring the distance to a target or object, for example with a rangefinder or radar.Also: ranging, rangefinding, distance measurement.

“Raonaimsiú” with the article

Here is raonaimsiú after the article (an t-alt).

an raonaimsiú
the range-finding
No change after an

“Raonaimsiú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using raonaimsiú, the Irish word for range-finding.

Úsáidtear léasar le haghaidh raonaimsithe.
A laser is used for range-finding.
Tá an raonaimsiú an-chruinn sa cheamara seo.
The range-finding is very accurate in this camera.
Cheannaigh sé gléas raonaimsithe don ghalf.
He bought a range-finding device for golf.
Bíonn raonaimsiú tábhachtach don airtléire.
Range-finding is important for artillery.
D'fhoghlaim na saighdiúirí modhanna raonaimsithe.
The soldiers learned range-finding methods.
Rinneadh an raonaimsiú le radar.
The range-finding was done with radar.
Tá teicneolaíocht raonaimsithe sa ghuthán nua.
There is range-finding technology in the new phone.

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Range-finding in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for range-finding?

The Irish for range-finding is raonaimsiú (pronounced “RAYN-am-shoo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce raonaimsiú in Irish?

Raonaimsiú is said like “RAYN-am-shoo” (IPA /ˈɾˠeːnˠamʲʃuː/).

Does raonaimsiú have a plural?

No plural form is given for raonaimsiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

What is the device used for raonaimsiú called?

The instrument itself is a raonaimsitheoir, a rangefinder, while raonaimsiú is the activity of finding the range.

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