HeyRuaHow to say “water level” in Irish
- Irish:
- uisceleibhéal
- English:
- water level
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ISH-kuh-lev-ayl” /ˈɪʃkʲəˌlʲeveːlʲ/
- Plural:
- uisceleibhéil (water levels)
- Genitive singular:
- uisceleibhéil, an uisceleibhéil (e.g. ardú an uisceleibhéil, rise of the water level)
- Genitive plural:
- uisceleibhéal, na n-uisceleibhéal (e.g. tomhas na n-uisceleibhéal, the measurement of the water levels)
What does “uisceleibhéal” mean?
- water level
- The height of the surface of water, for example in a river, lake, tank or the ground.Also: level of water, water table.
“Uisceleibhéal” with the article
The plural of water level in Irish is uisceleibhéil. Here is uisceleibhéal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uisceleibhéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uisceleibhéal, the Irish word for water level.
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Water level in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for water level?
The Irish for water level is uisceleibhéal (pronounced “ISH-kuh-lev-ayl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uisceleibhéil.
How do you pronounce uisceleibhéal in Irish?
Uisceleibhéal is said like “ISH-kuh-lev-ayl” (IPA /ˈɪʃkʲəˌlʲeveːlʲ/).
What is the plural of water level in Irish?
The plural of uisceleibhéal is uisceleibhéil; with the article, na huisceleibhéil means “the water levels”. The genitive plural is uisceleibhéal, as in tomhas na n-uisceleibhéal (the measurement of the water levels).
Why does uisceleibhéal sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uisceleibhéal (the water level), a huisceleibhéal (her water level), a n-uisceleibhéal (their water level), na huisceleibhéil (the water levels).
Can I just say 'leibhéal an uisce' instead?
Yes, 'leibhéal an uisce' is also understood, but the compound 'uisceleibhéal' is the standard technical term.
