HeyRuaHow to say “tachometer” in Irish
- Irish:
- tacóiméadar
- English:
- tachometer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAK-oh-may-dur” /ˈt̪ˠakoːˌmʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- tacóiméadair (tachometers)
- Genitive singular:
- tacóiméadair, an tacóiméadair (e.g. snáthaid an tacóiméadair, the needle of the tachometer)
- Genitive plural:
- tacóiméadar, na dtacóiméadar (e.g. léamha na dtacóiméadar, the tachometer readings)
What does “tacóiméadar” mean?
- tachometer
- An instrument that measures the speed of rotation of an engine or shaft, usually in revolutions per minute.Also: rev counter, revolution counter, tacho.
“Tacóiméadar” with the article
The plural of tachometer in Irish is tacóiméadair. Here is tacóiméadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tacóiméadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tacóiméadar, the Irish word for tachometer.
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Tachometer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tachometer?
The Irish for tachometer is tacóiméadar (pronounced “TAK-oh-may-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tacóiméadair.
How do you pronounce tacóiméadar in Irish?
Tacóiméadar is said like “TAK-oh-may-dur” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠakoːˌmʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of tachometer in Irish?
The plural of tacóiméadar is tacóiméadair; with the article, na tacóiméadair means “the tachometers”. The genitive plural is tacóiméadar, as in léamha na dtacóiméadar (the tachometer readings).
Why does tacóiméadar change to thacóiméadar or dtacóiméadar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tacóiméadar becomes mo thacóiméadar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtacóiméadar (eclipsis).
Is 'tacóiméadar' the same as 'luasmhéadar'?
No. 'Tacóiméadar' measures engine revolutions, while 'luasmhéadar' measures the speed of the vehicle (speedometer).
