HeyRuaHow to say “side chain” in Irish
- Irish:
- taobhshlabhra
- English:
- side chain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAOV-hlow-ruh” /ˈt̪ˠiːwˌl̪ˠəuɾˠə/
- Plural:
- taobhshlabhraí (side chains)
- Genitive singular:
- taobhshlabhra, an taobhshlabhra (e.g. fad an taobhshlabhra, length of the side chain)
- Genitive plural:
- taobhshlabhraí, na dtaobhshlabhraí (e.g. líon na dtaobhshlabhraí, number of side chains)
What does “taobhshlabhra” mean?
- side chain
- A chain attached to the side of something, especially a short chain branching off a main chain, such as a side chain in a chemical molecule.Also: lateral chain, branch chain.
“Taobhshlabhra” with the article
The plural of side chain in Irish is taobhshlabhraí. Here is taobhshlabhra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taobhshlabhra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taobhshlabhra, the Irish word for side chain.
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Side chain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for side chain?
The Irish for side chain is taobhshlabhra (pronounced “TAOV-hlow-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taobhshlabhraí.
How do you pronounce taobhshlabhra in Irish?
Taobhshlabhra is said like “TAOV-hlow-ruh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠiːwˌl̪ˠəuɾˠə/).
What is the plural of side chain in Irish?
The plural of taobhshlabhra is taobhshlabhraí; with the article, na taobhshlabhraí means “the side chains”. The genitive plural is taobhshlabhraí, as in líon na dtaobhshlabhraí (number of side chains).
Why does taobhshlabhra change to thaobhshlabhra or dtaobhshlabhra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taobhshlabhra becomes mo thaobhshlabhra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaobhshlabhra (eclipsis).
How is 'taobhshlabhra' formed?
It combines 'taobh' (side) and 'slabhra' (chain), with lenition of the s after the prefix-like first element: taobhshlabhra.
