HeyRuaHow to say “surface tension” in Irish
- Irish:
- dromchla-theannas
- English:
- surface tension
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DRUM-khluh-HYAN-us” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠʊmˠxəl̪ˠəˌhan̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dromchla-theannais, an dromchla-theannais (e.g. tomhas an dromchla-theannais, measurement of the surface tension)
What does “dromchla-theannas” mean?
- surface tension
- The property of a liquid's surface that makes it behave like a thin stretched skin, caused by molecules pulling on each other.Also: tension of a liquid surface.
“Dromchla-theannas” with the article
Here is dromchla-theannas after the article (an t-alt).
“Dromchla-theannas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dromchla-theannas, the Irish word for surface tension.
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Surface tension in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for surface tension?
The Irish for surface tension is dromchla-theannas (pronounced “DRUM-khluh-HYAN-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dromchla-theannas in Irish?
Dromchla-theannas is said like “DRUM-khluh-HYAN-us” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠʊmˠxəl̪ˠəˌhan̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does dromchla-theannas have a plural?
No plural form is given for dromchla-theannas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dromchla-theannas change to dhromchla-theannas or ndromchla-theannas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dromchla-theannas becomes mo dhromchla-theannas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndromchla-theannas (eclipsis).
What are the parts of 'dromchla-theannas'?
It combines 'dromchla' (surface) and 'teannas' (tension), with the second element lenited, giving 'dromchla-theannas'.
