HeyRuaHow to say “symmetry” in Irish
- Irish:
- siméadracht
- English:
- symmetry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHIM-ay-druckt” /ˈʃɪmʲeːd̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- siméadrachta, na siméadrachta (e.g. ais siméadrachta, axis of symmetry)
What does “siméadracht” mean?
- symmetry
- The quality of having two halves or parts that match each other exactly in size, shape and position.Also: balance, symmetricalness, correspondence.
“Siméadracht” with the article
Here is siméadracht after the article (an t-alt).
an tsiméadracht
the symmetry
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Siméadracht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using siméadracht, the Irish word for symmetry.
Tá siméadracht iontach san fhoirgneamh sin.
That building has wonderful symmetry.
Mhínigh an múinteoir an tsiméadracht dúinn sa rang mata.
The teacher explained symmetry to us in maths class.
Tarraing ais siméadrachta ar an gcruth seo.
Draw an axis of symmetry on this shape.
Níl aon siméadracht ina aghaidh.
There is no symmetry in his face.
Is breá liom an tsiméadracht i bpictiúir an ealaíontóra.
I love the symmetry in the artist's pictures.
Cuireann siméadracht an ghairdín iontas ar chuairteoirí.
The symmetry of the garden amazes visitors.
Bíonn siméadracht le feiceáil go minic sa nádúr.
Symmetry is often seen in nature.
Other nouns in Irish
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Symmetry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for symmetry?
The Irish for symmetry is siméadracht (pronounced “SHIM-ay-druckt”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce siméadracht in Irish?
Siméadracht is said like “SHIM-ay-druckt” (IPA /ˈʃɪmʲeːd̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does siméadracht have a plural?
No plural form is given for siméadracht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does siméadracht change to shiméadracht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiméadracht. After ár (our) it stays ár siméadracht, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'symmetrical' in Irish?
The adjective is 'siméadrach', for example 'cruth siméadrach' (a symmetrical shape).
