HeyRuaHow to say “watt” in Irish
- Irish:
- vata
- English:
- watt
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VAH-tuh” /ˈvˠat̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- vatanna (watts)
- Genitive singular:
- vata, an vata (e.g. cumhacht vata amháin, the power of one watt)
- Genitive plural:
- vatanna, na vatanna (e.g. líon na vatanna, the number of watts)
What does “vata” mean?
- watt
- A unit of electrical power, as used to measure how much power a bulb or appliance uses.Also: unit of power, wattage.
“Vata” with the article
The plural of watt in Irish is vatanna. Here is vata after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an vata
the watt
No change after an
na vatanna
the watts
Plural: no change after na
“Vata” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using vata, the Irish word for watt.
Tá bolgán seasca vata sa lampa.
There is a sixty-watt bulb in the lamp.
Is aonad cumhachta é an vata.
The watt is a unit of power.
Cé mhéad vata atá sa téitheoir seo?
How many watts is this heater?
Úsáideann an citeal dhá mhíle vata.
The kettle uses two thousand watts.
Tomhaistear cumhacht i vatanna.
Power is measured in watts.
Ainmníodh an vata as James Watt.
The watt was named after James Watt.
Ceannaigh bolgán deich vata le do thoil.
Buy a ten-watt bulb, please.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Watt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for watt?
The Irish for watt is vata (pronounced “VAH-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is vatanna.
How do you pronounce vata in Irish?
Vata is said like “VAH-tuh” (IPA /ˈvˠat̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of watt in Irish?
The plural of vata is vatanna; with the article, na vatanna means “the watts”. The genitive plural is vatanna, as in líon na vatanna (the number of watts).
How do I say kilowatt in Irish?
Kilowatt is 'cileavata', and kilowatt-hour is 'cileavatuair', as seen on electricity bills.
