HeyRuaHow to say “transposition” in Irish
- Irish:
- trasuíomh
- English:
- transposition, metathesis
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAS-ee-uv” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠasˠiːw/
- Plural:
- trasuímh (transpositions)
- Genitive singular:
- trasuímh, an trasuímh (e.g. riail an trasuímh, the rule of transposition)
- Genitive plural:
- trasuíomh, na dtrasuíomh (e.g. riail na dtrasuíomh, the rule of transpositions)
What does “trasuíomh” mean?
“Trasuíomh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- transposition
- The act of changing the position or order of things, verbal noun of the verb trasuigh, used in mathematics, music and grammar.Also: transposing, interchange.
1 other meaning: metathesis
- 2metathesis
- In linguistics, the swapping of sounds or letters within a word.Also: transposition of letters.
“Trasuíomh” with the article
The plural of transposition in Irish is trasuímh. Here is trasuíomh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trasuíomh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trasuíomh, the Irish word for transposition.
Other nouns in Irish
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Transposition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for transposition?
The Irish for transposition is trasuíomh (pronounced “TRAS-ee-uv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trasuímh. Depending on context it can also mean metathesis.
How do you pronounce trasuíomh in Irish?
Trasuíomh is said like “TRAS-ee-uv” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠasˠiːw/).
What is the plural of transposition in Irish?
The plural of trasuíomh is trasuímh; with the article, na trasuímh means “the transpositions”. The genitive plural is trasuíomh, as in riail na dtrasuíomh (the rule of transpositions).
Does trasuíomh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Trasuíomh can mean transposition or metathesis, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does trasuíomh change to thrasuíomh or dtrasuíomh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trasuíomh becomes mo thrasuíomh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrasuíomh (eclipsis).
Is trasuíomh the same as aistriú?
No. Trasuíomh means swapping the order or position of things, while aistriú usually means moving or translating.
