HeyRuaHow to say “superconductivity” in Irish
- Irish:
- forsheoltacht
- English:
- superconductivity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-hyohl-tukht” /ˈfˠɔɾˠˌhoːlˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- forsheoltachta, na forsheoltachta (e.g. teoiric na forsheoltachta, the theory of superconductivity)
What does “forsheoltacht” mean?
- superconductivity
- The property of certain materials, usually at very low temperatures, of conducting electricity with no resistance.Also: superconduction, zero resistance.
“Forsheoltacht” with the article
Here is forsheoltacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Forsheoltacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forsheoltacht, the Irish word for superconductivity.
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Superconductivity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for superconductivity?
The Irish for superconductivity is forsheoltacht (pronounced “FOR-hyohl-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce forsheoltacht in Irish?
Forsheoltacht is said like “FOR-hyohl-tukht” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠˌhoːlˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does forsheoltacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for forsheoltacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does forsheoltacht change to fhorsheoltacht or bhforsheoltacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forsheoltacht becomes m'fhorsheoltacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforsheoltacht (eclipsis).
How is 'forsheoltacht' built?
It combines the prefix 'for-' (over, super) with 'seoltacht' (conductivity), so 'forsheoltacht' means superconductivity, and a 'forsheoltóir' is a superconductor.
