HeyRuaHow to say “trapezium” in Irish
- Irish:
- traipéisiam
- English:
- trapezium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAP-ay-shee-um” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠapʲeːʃiəmˠ/
- Plural:
- traipéisiamaí (trapeziums)
- Genitive singular:
- traipéisiam, an traipéisiam (e.g. achar an traipéisiam, area of the trapezium)
- Genitive plural:
- traipéisiamaí, na dtraipéisiamaí (e.g. airíonna na dtraipéisiamaí, the properties of the trapeziums)
What does “traipéisiam” mean?
- trapezium
- A four-sided flat shape with one pair of parallel sides (in some usage, with no parallel sides).Also: trapezoid, quadrilateral.
“Traipéisiam” with the article
The plural of trapezium in Irish is traipéisiamaí. Here is traipéisiam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Traipéisiam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using traipéisiam, the Irish word for trapezium.
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Trapezium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trapezium?
The Irish for trapezium is traipéisiam (pronounced “TRAP-ay-shee-um”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is traipéisiamaí.
How do you pronounce traipéisiam in Irish?
Traipéisiam is said like “TRAP-ay-shee-um” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠapʲeːʃiəmˠ/).
What is the plural of trapezium in Irish?
The plural of traipéisiam is traipéisiamaí; with the article, na traipéisiamaí means “the trapeziums”. The genitive plural is traipéisiamaí, as in airíonna na dtraipéisiamaí (the properties of the trapeziums).
Why does traipéisiam change to thraipéisiam or dtraipéisiam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) traipéisiam becomes mo thraipéisiam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtraipéisiam (eclipsis).
Is traipéisiam the same as a trapezoid?
Traipéisiam translates 'trapezium'; usage of trapezium and trapezoid differs between British and American English, so check which definition your textbook uses.
