Thermometry in Irish (Teirmiméadracht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for thermometry?

The Irish for thermometry is teirmiméadracht (pronounced “TER-ih-mee-ayd-rokht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “thermometry” in Irish

Irish:: teirmiméadracht
English:: thermometry
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “TER-ih-mee-ayd-rokht” /ˈtʲɛɾʲəmʲiːˌmʲeːd̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: teirmiméadrachta, na teirmiméadrachta (e.g. prionsabail na teirmiméadrachta, the principles of thermometry)

What does “teirmiméadracht” mean?

thermometry: The science and practice of measuring temperature.Also: temperature measurement, measuring temperature.

“Teirmiméadracht” with the article

Here is teirmiméadracht after the article (an t-alt).

an teirmiméadracht

the thermometry

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Teirmiméadracht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using teirmiméadracht, the Irish word for thermometry.

Is brainse den fhisic í an teirmiméadracht.

Thermometry is a branch of physics.

Bhí léacht againn inniu ar theirmiméadracht.

We had a lecture on thermometry today.

Tá suim mhór aici sa teirmiméadracht.

She is very interested in thermometry.

Foghlaimíonn na mic léinn bunús na teirmiméadrachta.

The students learn the basics of thermometry.

Úsáidtear teirmiméadracht go forleathan in ospidéil.

Thermometry is widely used in hospitals.

Scríobh sé leabhar faoi stair na teirmiméadrachta.

He wrote a book about the history of thermometry.

Tá dul chun cinn mór déanta i dteirmiméadracht.

Great progress has been made in thermometry.

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Thermometry in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for thermometry?

The Irish for thermometry is teirmiméadracht (pronounced “TER-ih-mee-ayd-rokht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce teirmiméadracht in Irish?

Teirmiméadracht is said like “TER-ih-mee-ayd-rokht” (IPA /ˈtʲɛɾʲəmʲiːˌmʲeːd̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does teirmiméadracht have a plural?

No plural form is given for teirmiméadracht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does teirmiméadracht change to theirmiméadracht or dteirmiméadracht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teirmiméadracht becomes mo theirmiméadracht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteirmiméadracht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between teirmiméadracht and teirmiméadar?

Teirmiméadracht is the science of measuring temperature (thermometry), while teirmiméadar is the instrument itself, a thermometer.

Thermometry in Irish (Teirmiméadracht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage