HeyRuaHow to say “wattage” in Irish
- Irish:
- vatacht
- English:
- wattage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VAT-ukht” /ˈvat̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- vatachta, na vatachta (e.g. leibhéal na vatachta, the wattage level)
What does “vatacht” mean?
- wattage
- The amount of electrical power, measured in watts, that a device uses or produces.Also: power rating, watts.
“Vatacht” with the article
Here is vatacht after the article (an t-alt).
an vatacht
the wattage
No change after an
“Vatacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using vatacht, the Irish word for wattage.
Cén vatacht atá ag an mbolgán seo?
What wattage is this bulb?
Tá an vatacht scríofa ar an lipéad.
The wattage is written on the label.
Is ard í vatacht an tsoirn seo.
This cooker has a high wattage.
Seiceáil an vatacht sula gceannaíonn tú é.
Check the wattage before you buy it.
Tá vatacht íseal ag an lampa nua.
The new lamp has a low wattage.
Braitheann an costas ar mhéid na vatachta.
The cost depends on the amount of wattage.
Ná húsáid bolgán le vatacht níos airde.
Do not use a bulb with a higher wattage.
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Wattage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wattage?
The Irish for wattage is vatacht (pronounced “VAT-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce vatacht in Irish?
Vatacht is said like “VAT-ukht” (IPA /ˈvat̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does vatacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for vatacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'vatacht' related to 'vata'?
'Vata' is a watt, the unit, while 'vatacht' is wattage, the total power in watts, as in 'vatacht an bholgáin'.
