HeyRuaHow to say “simulation” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionsamhlú
- English:
- simulation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-sow-loo” /ˈɪnˌsˠəul̪ˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ionsamhlaithe, an ionsamhlaithe (e.g. bogearraí ionsamhlaithe, simulation software)
What does “ionsamhlú” mean?
- simulation
- The imitation of a real process or situation, often by computer, to study or practise it; verbal noun of ionsamhlaigh.Also: simulating, emulation, modelling.
“Ionsamhlú” with the article
Here is ionsamhlú after the article (an t-alt).
an t-ionsamhlú
the simulation
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Ionsamhlú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionsamhlú, the Irish word for simulation.
Rinneamar ionsamhlú ar ríomhaire sa tsaotharlann.
We ran a computer simulation in the lab.
Léirigh an t-ionsamhlú go raibh an droichead slán.
The simulation showed that the bridge was safe.
Úsáideann píolótaí ionsamhlú le traenáil.
Pilots use simulation for training.
Tá clár ionsamhlaithe nua ag an ollscoil.
The university has a new simulation program.
Bhí botún beag san ionsamhlú.
There was a small mistake in the simulation.
Thóg an t-ionsamhlú trí lá ar fad.
The simulation took three whole days.
Is uirlis thábhachtach é an t-ionsamhlú san eolaíocht.
Simulation is an important tool in science.
Other nouns in Irish
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Simulation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for simulation?
The Irish for simulation is ionsamhlú (pronounced “IN-sow-loo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ionsamhlú in Irish?
Ionsamhlú is said like “IN-sow-loo” (IPA /ˈɪnˌsˠəul̪ˠuː/).
Does ionsamhlú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ionsamhlú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ionsamhlú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionsamhlú (the simulation), a hionsamhlú (her simulation), a n-ionsamhlú (their simulation).
How is 'ionsamhlú' different from 'samhaltú'?
'Ionsamhlú' is simulation, imitating a process, while 'samhaltú' is modelling, building a model of something.
