HeyRuaHow to say “volt-ampere” in Irish
- Irish:
- voltaimpéar
- English:
- volt-ampere
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “VOL-tuh-im-payr” /ˈvˠɔl̪ˠt̪ˠəˌamʲpʲeːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- voltaimpéir (volt-amperes)
- Genitive singular:
- voltaimpéir, an voltaimpéir (e.g. luach voltaimpéir amháin, the value of one volt-ampere)
- Genitive plural:
- voltaimpéar, na voltaimpéar (e.g. aonad na voltaimpéar, the unit of volt-amperes)
What does “voltaimpéar” mean?
- volt-ampere
- A unit of apparent electrical power, equal to one volt multiplied by one ampere.Also: va, apparent power unit.
“Voltaimpéar” with the article
The plural of volt-ampere in Irish is voltaimpéir. Here is voltaimpéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Voltaimpéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using voltaimpéar, the Irish word for volt-ampere.
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Volt-ampere in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for volt-ampere?
The Irish for volt-ampere is voltaimpéar (pronounced “VOL-tuh-im-payr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is voltaimpéir.
How do you pronounce voltaimpéar in Irish?
Voltaimpéar is said like “VOL-tuh-im-payr” (IPA /ˈvˠɔl̪ˠt̪ˠəˌamʲpʲeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of volt-ampere in Irish?
The plural of voltaimpéar is voltaimpéir; with the article, na voltaimpéir means “the volt-amperes”. The genitive plural is voltaimpéar, as in aonad na voltaimpéar (the unit of volt-amperes).
Is a voltaimpéar the same as a vata?
Not exactly: vata (watt) measures real power, while voltaimpéar measures apparent power in alternating current circuits.
