HeyRuaHow to say “time scale” in Irish
- Irish:
- amscála
- English:
- time scale
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OWM-skaw-luh” /ˈaumˌsˠkaːlˠə/
- Plural:
- amscálaí (time scales)
- Genitive singular:
- amscála, an amscála (e.g. fad an amscála, the length of the time scale)
- Genitive plural:
- amscálaí, na n-amscálaí (e.g. comparáid na n-amscálaí, the comparison of the time scales)
What does “amscála” mean?
- time scale
- The length of time over which something happens or is planned to happen.Also: timescale, timeframe, time frame, schedule.
“Amscála” with the article
The plural of time scale in Irish is amscálaí. Here is amscála after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Amscála” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using amscála, the Irish word for time scale.
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Time scale in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for time scale?
The Irish for time scale is amscála (pronounced “OWM-skaw-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is amscálaí.
How do you pronounce amscála in Irish?
Amscála is said like “OWM-skaw-luh” (IPA /ˈaumˌsˠkaːlˠə/).
What is the plural of time scale in Irish?
The plural of amscála is amscálaí; with the article, na hamscálaí means “the time scales”. The genitive plural is amscálaí, as in comparáid na n-amscálaí (the comparison of the time scales).
Why does amscála sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-amscála (the time scale), a hamscála (her time scale), a n-amscála (their time scale), na hamscálaí (the time scales).
How is 'amscála' formed?
It is a compound of 'am' (time) and 'scála' (scale), so it literally means 'time scale'.
What is the difference between 'amscála' and 'spriocdháta'?
'Amscála' is the whole period allowed for something, while 'spriocdháta' is the final deadline date.
