HeyRuaHow to say “simplification” in Irish
- Irish:
- simpliúchán
- English:
- simplification
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHIM-plyoo-khawn” /ˈʃɪmʲpʲlʲuːxaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- simpliúcháin (simplifications)
- Genitive singular:
- simpliúcháin, an tsimpliúcháin (e.g. próiseas an tsimpliúcháin, the process of simplification)
- Genitive plural:
- simpliúchán, na simpliúchán (e.g. éifeacht na simpliúchán, the effect of the simplifications)
What does “simpliúchán” mean?
- simplification
- The act or result of making something simpler or easier to understand.Also: simplifying, streamlining.
“Simpliúchán” with the article
The plural of simplification in Irish is simpliúcháin. Here is simpliúchán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Simpliúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using simpliúchán, the Irish word for simplification.
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Simplification in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for simplification?
The Irish for simplification is simpliúchán (pronounced “SHIM-plyoo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is simpliúcháin.
How do you pronounce simpliúchán in Irish?
Simpliúchán is said like “SHIM-plyoo-khawn” (IPA /ˈʃɪmʲpʲlʲuːxaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of simplification in Irish?
The plural of simpliúchán is simpliúcháin; with the article, na simpliúcháin means “the simplifications”. The genitive plural is simpliúchán, as in éifeacht na simpliúchán (the effect of the simplifications).
Why does simpliúchán change to shimpliúchán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shimpliúchán. After ár (our) it stays ár simpliúchán, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'simpliúchán' and 'simplíocht'?
'Simpliúchán' is the act or result of simplifying, while 'simplíocht' is the quality of being simple. The related verb is 'simpligh', to simplify.
