HeyRuaHow to say “unit length” in Irish
- Irish:
- aonadfhad
- English:
- unit length
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-nud-ad” /ˈeːn̪ˠəd̪ˠad̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- aonadfhaid (unit lengths)
- Genitive singular:
- aonadfhaid, an aonadfhaid (e.g. luach an aonadfhaid, the value of the unit length)
- Genitive plural:
- aonadfhad, na n-aonadfhad (e.g. suim na n-aonadfhad, the sum of the unit lengths)
What does “aonadfhad” mean?
- unit length
- A length of one unit, used as a standard measure in mathematics and physics.Also: unit of length, length of one unit.
“Aonadfhad” with the article
The plural of unit length in Irish is aonadfhaid. Here is aonadfhad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aonadfhad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aonadfhad, the Irish word for unit length.
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Unit length in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unit length?
The Irish for unit length is aonadfhad (pronounced “AY-nud-ad”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aonadfhaid.
How do you pronounce aonadfhad in Irish?
Aonadfhad is said like “AY-nud-ad” (IPA /ˈeːn̪ˠəd̪ˠad̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of unit length in Irish?
The plural of aonadfhad is aonadfhaid; with the article, na haonadfhaid means “the unit lengths”. The genitive plural is aonadfhad, as in suim na n-aonadfhad (the sum of the unit lengths).
Why does aonadfhad sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aonadfhad (the unit length), a haonadfhad (her unit length), a n-aonadfhad (their unit length), na haonadfhaid (the unit lengths).
How is 'aonadfhad' formed?
It is a compound of 'aonad' (unit) and 'fad' (length), with the f lenited, giving 'aonadfhad'.
