HeyRuaHow to say “semiconductor” in Irish
- Irish:
- leathsheolaí
- English:
- semiconductor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAH-hyoh-lee” /ˈl̠ʲahoːl̠iː/
- Plural:
- leathsheolaithe (semiconductors)
- Genitive singular:
- leathsheolaí, an leathsheolaí (e.g. airíonna an leathsheolaí, the properties of the semiconductor)
- Genitive plural:
- leathsheolaithe, na leathsheolaithe (e.g. tionscal na leathsheolaithe, the semiconductor industry)
What does “leathsheolaí” mean?
- semiconductor
- A material, such as silicon, that conducts electricity better than an insulator but less well than a metal, used in electronics.Also: semi-conductor, chip material.
“Leathsheolaí” with the article
The plural of semiconductor in Irish is leathsheolaithe. Here is leathsheolaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leathsheolaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leathsheolaí, the Irish word for semiconductor.
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Semiconductor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for semiconductor?
The Irish for semiconductor is leathsheolaí (pronounced “LAH-hyoh-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leathsheolaithe.
How do you pronounce leathsheolaí in Irish?
Leathsheolaí is said like “LAH-hyoh-lee” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲahoːl̠iː/).
What is the plural of semiconductor in Irish?
The plural of leathsheolaí is leathsheolaithe; with the article, na leathsheolaithe means “the semiconductors”. The genitive plural is leathsheolaithe, as in tionscal na leathsheolaithe (the semiconductor industry).
How is 'leathsheolaí' related to 'seoltóir'?
'Seoltóir' is the usual word for an electrical conductor, while 'leathsheolaí' is built from 'leath-' (half, semi-) and a form related to 'seol' (conduct), giving 'semiconductor'.
