HeyRuaHow to say “vibration” in Irish
- Irish:
- tonnchrith
- English:
- vibration
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tonnchrith, to vibrate (ag tonnchrith, vibrating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TUN-khrih” /ˈt̪ˠʊn̪ˠˌxɾʲɪ/
- Plural:
- tonnchreathanna (vibrations)
- Genitive singular:
- tonnchreatha, an tonnchreatha (e.g. minicíocht an tonnchreatha, frequency of the vibration)
- Genitive plural:
- tonnchreathanna, na dtonnchreathanna (e.g. minicíocht na dtonnchreathanna, the frequency of the vibrations)
What does “tonnchrith” mean?
- vibration
- A rapid shaking or trembling movement, especially a wave-like oscillation.Also: oscillation, tremor, quivering.
“Tonnchrith” as a verbal noun
After ag, tonnchrith means vibrating: it is the verbal noun of the verb tonnchrith (to vibrate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tonnchrith” with the article
The plural of vibration in Irish is tonnchreathanna. Here is tonnchrith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tonnchrith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tonnchrith, the Irish word for vibration.
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Vibration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vibration?
The Irish for vibration is tonnchrith (pronounced “TUN-khrih”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tonnchreathanna.
How do you pronounce tonnchrith in Irish?
Tonnchrith is said like “TUN-khrih” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠʊn̪ˠˌxɾʲɪ/).
What is the plural of vibration in Irish?
The plural of tonnchrith is tonnchreathanna; with the article, na tonnchreathanna means “the vibrations”. The genitive plural is tonnchreathanna, as in minicíocht na dtonnchreathanna (the frequency of the vibrations).
Does tonnchrith have more than one meaning?
Tonnchrith also has its own entry as a verb meaning to vibrate.
Why does tonnchrith change to thonnchrith or dtonnchrith?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tonnchrith becomes mo thonnchrith (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtonnchrith (eclipsis).
How is 'tonnchrith' different from 'crith'?
'Crith' is general shaking or trembling, as in 'crith talún' (earthquake), while 'tonnchrith' is the more technical word for a vibration or oscillation.
