HeyRuaHow to say “resonance” in Irish
- Irish:
- athshondas
- English:
- resonance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hun-dus” /ˈahˌhɔn̪ˠd̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- athshondais, an athshondais (e.g. minicíocht athshondais, resonance frequency)
What does “athshondas” mean?
- resonance
- The quality of a sound being deep, full and echoing, or the reinforcement of vibration in physics.Also: resonant sound, reverberation, sympathetic vibration.
“Athshondas” with the article
Here is athshondas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-athshondas
the resonance
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Athshondas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athshondas, the Irish word for resonance.
Tá athshondas álainn ag an seomra seo.
This room has a lovely resonance.
Mhínigh an múinteoir an t-athshondas sa rang fisice.
The teacher explained resonance in physics class.
Cuireann bosca an ghiotáir athshondas leis an bhfuaim.
The guitar's body adds resonance to the sound.
Is feiniméan fisiciúil é an t-athshondas.
Resonance is a physical phenomenon.
Rinneamar staidéar ar athshondas inniu.
We studied resonance today.
Is féidir le hathshondas droichead a chroitheadh.
Resonance can make a bridge shake.
Bhí athshondas láidir i nguth an amhránaí.
The singer's voice had strong resonance.
Other nouns in Irish
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Resonance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for resonance?
The Irish for resonance is athshondas (pronounced “AH-hun-dus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athshondas in Irish?
Athshondas is said like “AH-hun-dus” (IPA /ˈahˌhɔn̪ˠd̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does athshondas have a plural?
No plural form is given for athshondas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athshondas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athshondas (the resonance), a hathshondas (her resonance), a n-athshondas (their resonance).
How is 'athshondas' different from 'macalla'?
'Macalla' is an echo, a sound reflected back, while 'athshondas' is resonance, the fullness or sympathetic vibration of a sound.
