HeyRuaHow to say “voltmeter” in Irish
- Irish:
- voltmhéadar
- English:
- voltmeter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “VOLT-vay-dur” /ˈvol̪ˠt̪ˠˌvʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- voltmhéadair (voltmeters)
- Genitive singular:
- voltmhéadair, an voltmhéadair (e.g. léamh an voltmhéadair, the reading of the voltmeter)
- Genitive plural:
- voltmhéadar, na voltmhéadar (e.g. léamha na voltmhéadar, the readings of the voltmeters)
What does “voltmhéadar” mean?
- voltmeter
- An instrument used to measure the voltage, or electrical potential difference, between two points in a circuit.Also: voltage meter, volt meter.
“Voltmhéadar” with the article
The plural of voltmeter in Irish is voltmhéadair. Here is voltmhéadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an voltmhéadar
the voltmeter
No change after an
na voltmhéadair
the voltmeters
Plural: no change after na
“Voltmhéadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using voltmhéadar, the Irish word for voltmeter.
Tá voltmhéadar ag teastáil uainn don turgnamh.
We need a voltmeter for the experiment.
Cheangail an múinteoir an voltmhéadar leis an gciorcad.
The teacher connected the voltmeter to the circuit.
Féach ar shnáthaid an voltmhéadair anois.
Look at the needle of the voltmeter now.
Tá dhá voltmhéadar nua sa tsaotharlann.
There are two new voltmeters in the lab.
Bhris duine éigin mo voltmhéadar inné.
Somebody broke my voltmeter yesterday.
Coinnítear na voltmhéadair sa chófra sin.
The voltmeters are kept in that cupboard.
Ceanglaítear an voltmhéadar go comhthreomhar sa chiorcad.
The voltmeter is connected in parallel in the circuit.
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Voltmeter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for voltmeter?
The Irish for voltmeter is voltmhéadar (pronounced “VOLT-vay-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is voltmhéadair.
How do you pronounce voltmhéadar in Irish?
Voltmhéadar is said like “VOLT-vay-dur” (IPA /ˈvol̪ˠt̪ˠˌvʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of voltmeter in Irish?
The plural of voltmhéadar is voltmhéadair; with the article, na voltmhéadair means “the voltmeters”. The genitive plural is voltmhéadar, as in léamha na voltmhéadar (the readings of the voltmeters).
What is the difference between a voltmhéadar and an aimpmhéadar?
A voltmhéadar measures voltage (voltas), while an aimpmhéadar measures current (sruth) in amperes.
