HeyRuaHow to say “sampling” in Irish
- Irish:
- sampláil
- English:
- sampling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sampláil, to sample (ag sampláil, sampling)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAWM-plawl” /ˈsˠamˠpˠlˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- samplála, na samplála (e.g. modh samplála, sampling method)
What does “sampláil” mean?
- sampling
- The act of taking samples, for example for testing, surveying or statistics; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'samplaigh'.Also: taking samples, sample taking.
“Sampláil” as a verbal noun
After ag, sampláil means sampling: it is the verbal noun of the verb sampláil (to sample). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sampláil” with the article
Here is sampláil after the article (an t-alt).
“Sampláil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sampláil, the Irish word for sampling.
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Sampling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sampling?
The Irish for sampling is sampláil (pronounced “SAWM-plawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce sampláil in Irish?
Sampláil is said like “SAWM-plawl” (IPA /ˈsˠamˠpˠlˠaːlʲ/).
Does sampláil have a plural?
No plural form is given for sampláil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sampláil have more than one meaning?
Sampláil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to sample.
Why does sampláil change to shampláil?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shampláil. After ár (our) it stays ár sampláil, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sampla' and 'sampláil'?
'Sampla' is a sample or example, while 'sampláil' is the act of taking samples, the verbal noun of 'samplaigh'.
