Torsion in Irish (Toirsiún): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for torsion?

The Irish for torsion is toirsiún (pronounced “TOR-shoon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is toirsiúin.

Q: What is the plural of torsion in Irish?

The plural of toirsiún is toirsiúin; with the article, na toirsiúin means “the torsions”. The genitive plural is toirsiún, as in tomhas na dtoirsiún (the measurement of torsions).

How to say “torsion” in Irish

Irish:: toirsiún
English:: torsion
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “TOR-shoon” /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠʃuːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: toirsiúin (torsions)
Genitive singular:: toirsiúin, an toirsiúin (e.g. fórsa an toirsiúin, the force of the torsion)
Genitive plural:: toirsiún, na dtoirsiún (e.g. tomhas na dtoirsiún, the measurement of torsions)

What does “toirsiún” mean?

torsion: The twisting of an object caused by turning one end while the other is held fixed.Also: twisting, twist, torque.

“Toirsiún” with the article

The plural of torsion in Irish is toirsiúin. Here is toirsiún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an toirsiún

the torsion

No change after an

na toirsiúin

the torsions

Plural: no change after na

“Toirsiún” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using toirsiún, the Irish word for torsion.

Is éard is toirsiún ann ná casadh ar shlat.

Torsion means a twisting of a rod.

Tomhaiseann an gléas seo an toirsiún sa tsreang.

This device measures the torsion in the wire.

Bhris an seafta de bharr toirsiúin.

The shaft broke because of torsion.

Rinneamar staidéar ar thoirsiún sa rang fisice.

We studied torsion in physics class.

Tá neart an toirsiúin ag brath ar an ábhar.

The strength of the torsion depends on the material.

Bíonn toirsiúin éagsúla i gceist sna léasacha seo.

Various torsions are involved in these beams.

Chuir an t-innealtóir an toirsiún san áireamh.

The engineer took the torsion into account.

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Torsion in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for torsion?

The Irish for torsion is toirsiún (pronounced “TOR-shoon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is toirsiúin.

How do you pronounce toirsiún in Irish?

Toirsiún is said like “TOR-shoon” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠʃuːnˠ/).

What is the plural of torsion in Irish?

The plural of toirsiún is toirsiúin; with the article, na toirsiúin means “the torsions”. The genitive plural is toirsiún, as in tomhas na dtoirsiún (the measurement of torsions).

Why does toirsiún change to thoirsiún or dtoirsiún?

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

Is 'toirsiún' the everyday word for twisting?

No, 'toirsiún' is a technical term in physics and engineering; for ordinary twisting use 'casadh'.

Torsion in Irish (Toirsiún): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage