HeyRuaHow to say “trapezoid” in Irish
- Irish:
- traipéasóideach
- English:
- trapezoid
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “trap-ay-SOH-jukh” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠapʲeːsˠoːdʲəx/
- Plural:
- traipéasóidigh (trapezoids)
- Genitive singular:
- traipéasóidigh, an traipéasóidigh (e.g. achar an traipéasóidigh, area of the trapezoid)
- Genitive plural:
- traipéasóideach, na dtraipéasóideach (e.g. airíonna na dtraipéasóideach, the properties of the trapezoids)
What does “traipéasóideach” mean?
- trapezoid
- A four-sided flat shape; in British usage, a quadrilateral with no parallel sides (in American usage, with one pair of parallel sides).Also: trapezium, quadrilateral.
“Traipéasóideach” with the article
The plural of trapezoid in Irish is traipéasóidigh. Here is traipéasóideach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Traipéasóideach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using traipéasóideach, the Irish word for trapezoid.
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Trapezoid in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trapezoid?
The Irish for trapezoid is traipéasóideach (pronounced “trap-ay-SOH-jukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is traipéasóidigh.
How do you pronounce traipéasóideach in Irish?
Traipéasóideach is said like “trap-ay-SOH-jukh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠapʲeːsˠoːdʲəx/).
What is the plural of trapezoid in Irish?
The plural of traipéasóideach is traipéasóidigh; with the article, na traipéasóidigh means “the trapezoids”. The genitive plural is traipéasóideach, as in airíonna na dtraipéasóideach (the properties of the trapezoids).
Why does traipéasóideach change to thraipéasóideach or dtraipéasóideach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) traipéasóideach becomes mo thraipéasóideach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtraipéasóideach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between traipéasóideach and traipéisiam?
Like the English trapezoid and trapezium, the two terms are often confused. Check the definitions used in your textbook, as usage varies between British and American conventions.
