HeyRuaHow to say “solar cell” in Irish
- Irish:
- grianchill
- English:
- solar cell
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GREE-un-khil” /ˈɟɾʲiənˌçɪlʲ/
- Plural:
- grianchealla (solar cells)
- Genitive singular:
- grianchille, na grianchille (e.g. éifeachtúlacht na grianchille, the efficiency of the solar cell)
- Genitive plural:
- griancheall, na ngriancheall (e.g. éifeachtúlacht na ngriancheall, the efficiency of the solar cells)
What does “grianchill” mean?
- solar cell
- A device that turns sunlight directly into electricity.Also: photovoltaic cell, solar panel cell, photocell.
“Grianchill” with the article
The plural of solar cell in Irish is grianchealla. Here is grianchill after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grianchill” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grianchill, the Irish word for solar cell.
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Solar cell in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for solar cell?
The Irish for solar cell is grianchill (pronounced “GREE-un-khil”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is grianchealla.
How do you pronounce grianchill in Irish?
Grianchill is said like “GREE-un-khil” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲiənˌçɪlʲ/).
What is the plural of solar cell in Irish?
The plural of grianchill is grianchealla; with the article, na grianchealla means “the solar cells”. The genitive plural is griancheall, as in éifeachtúlacht na ngriancheall (the efficiency of the solar cells).
Why does grianchill change to ghrianchill or ngrianchill?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grianchill becomes mo ghrianchill (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrianchill (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'grianchill' and 'grianphainéal'?
A 'grianchill' is a single solar cell, while a 'grianphainéal' (solar panel) is made up of many grianchealla joined together.
