HeyRuaHow to say “simulation” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionsamhlúchán
- English:
- simulation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-sow-loo-khawn” /ˈɪnˠsˠəuˌl̪ˠuːxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ionsamhlúcháin (simulations)
- Genitive singular:
- ionsamhlúcháin, an ionsamhlúcháin (e.g. torthaí an ionsamhlúcháin, the results of the simulation)
- Genitive plural:
- ionsamhlúchán, na n-ionsamhlúchán (e.g. forbairt na n-ionsamhlúchán, the development of the simulations)
What does “ionsamhlúchán” mean?
- simulation
- A model or imitation of a real process or situation, often created on a computer, used for study, testing or training.Also: computer simulation, modelling, simulated model.
“Ionsamhlúchán” with the article
The plural of simulation in Irish is ionsamhlúcháin. Here is ionsamhlúchán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ionsamhlúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionsamhlúchán, the Irish word for simulation.
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Simulation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for simulation?
The Irish for simulation is ionsamhlúchán (pronounced “IN-sow-loo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionsamhlúcháin.
How do you pronounce ionsamhlúchán in Irish?
Ionsamhlúchán is said like “IN-sow-loo-khawn” (IPA /ˈɪnˠsˠəuˌl̪ˠuːxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of simulation in Irish?
The plural of ionsamhlúchán is ionsamhlúcháin; with the article, na hionsamhlúcháin means “the simulations”. The genitive plural is ionsamhlúchán, as in forbairt na n-ionsamhlúchán (the development of the simulations).
Why does ionsamhlúchán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionsamhlúchán (the simulation), a hionsamhlúchán (her simulation), a n-ionsamhlúchán (their simulation), na hionsamhlúcháin (the simulations).
How is 'ionsamhlúchán' different from 'samhail'?
'Samhail' is a model or likeness, while 'ionsamhlúchán' is the running of a simulation, the process that imitates reality, for example 'ionsamhlúchán ríomhaire'.
