HeyRuaHow to say “tetrahedron” in Irish
- Irish:
- teitrihéadrán
- English:
- tetrahedron
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “tet-ree-HAY-draan” /ˈtʲɛtʲɾʲiˌheːd̪ˠɾˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- teitrihéadráin (tetrahedrons)
- Genitive singular:
- teitrihéadráin, an teitrihéadráin (e.g. aghaidheanna an teitrihéadráin, faces of the tetrahedron)
- Genitive plural:
- teitrihéadrán, na dteitrihéadrán (e.g. samhlacha teitrihéadrán, models of tetrahedrons)
What does “teitrihéadrán” mean?
- tetrahedron
- A solid shape with four triangular faces, such as a triangular pyramid.Also: triangular pyramid, four-faced solid.
“Teitrihéadrán” with the article
The plural of tetrahedron in Irish is teitrihéadráin. Here is teitrihéadrán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teitrihéadrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teitrihéadrán, the Irish word for tetrahedron.
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Tetrahedron in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tetrahedron?
The Irish for tetrahedron is teitrihéadrán (pronounced “tet-ree-HAY-draan”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teitrihéadráin.
How do you pronounce teitrihéadrán in Irish?
Teitrihéadrán is said like “tet-ree-HAY-draan” (IPA /ˈtʲɛtʲɾʲiˌheːd̪ˠɾˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of tetrahedron in Irish?
The plural of teitrihéadrán is teitrihéadráin; with the article, na teitrihéadráin means “the tetrahedrons”. The genitive plural is teitrihéadrán, as in samhlacha teitrihéadrán (models of tetrahedrons).
Why does teitrihéadrán change to theitrihéadrán or dteitrihéadrán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teitrihéadrán becomes mo theitrihéadrán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteitrihéadrán (eclipsis).
Is a teitrihéadrán the same as a pirimid?
A teitrihéadrán is a pirimid with a triangular base; a square-based pirimid is not a teitrihéadrán.
