HeyRuaHow to say “triode” in Irish
- Irish:
- trióid
- English:
- triode
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TREE-ohj” /ˈtʲɾʲiːoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- trióidí (triodes)
- Genitive singular:
- trióide, na trióide (e.g. greille na trióide, the grid of the triode)
- Genitive plural:
- trióidí, na dtrióidí (e.g. úsáid na dtrióidí, the use of the triodes)
What does “trióid” mean?
- triode
- An electronic valve or tube with three electrodes: a cathode, an anode and a control grid.Also: triode valve, three-electrode tube, vacuum tube.
“Trióid” with the article
The plural of triode in Irish is trióidí. Here is trióid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trióid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trióid, the Irish word for triode.
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Triode in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for triode?
The Irish for triode is trióid (pronounced “TREE-ohj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is trióidí.
How do you pronounce trióid in Irish?
Trióid is said like “TREE-ohj” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲiːoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of triode in Irish?
The plural of trióid is trióidí; with the article, na trióidí means “the triodes”. The genitive plural is trióidí, as in úsáid na dtrióidí (the use of the triodes).
Why does trióid change to thrióid or dtrióid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trióid becomes mo thrióid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrióid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between trióid and dé-óid?
A dé-óid (diode) has two electrodes, while a trióid (triode) adds a third, a control grid, so it can amplify signals.
