HeyRuaHow to say “waveform” in Irish
- Irish:
- tonnchruth
- English:
- waveform
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUNN-khruh” /ˈt̪ˠɔn̪ˠˌxɾˠʊh/
- Plural:
- tonnchruthanna (waveforms)
- Genitive singular:
- tonnchrutha, an tonnchrutha (e.g. airde an tonnchrutha, height of the waveform)
- Genitive plural:
- tonnchruthanna, na dtonnchruthanna (e.g. anailís na dtonnchruthanna, the analysis of the waveforms)
What does “tonnchruth” mean?
- waveform
- The shape of a wave as shown on a graph, for example in physics or electronics.Also: wave shape, wave form.
“Tonnchruth” with the article
The plural of waveform in Irish is tonnchruthanna. Here is tonnchruth after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tonnchruth” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tonnchruth, the Irish word for waveform.
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Waveform in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for waveform?
The Irish for waveform is tonnchruth (pronounced “TUNN-khruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tonnchruthanna.
How do you pronounce tonnchruth in Irish?
Tonnchruth is said like “TUNN-khruh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔn̪ˠˌxɾˠʊh/).
What is the plural of waveform in Irish?
The plural of tonnchruth is tonnchruthanna; with the article, na tonnchruthanna means “the waveforms”. The genitive plural is tonnchruthanna, as in anailís na dtonnchruthanna (the analysis of the waveforms).
Why does tonnchruth change to thonnchruth or dtonnchruth?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tonnchruth becomes mo thonnchruth (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtonnchruth (eclipsis).
How is 'tonnchruth' formed?
It combines 'tonn' (wave) and 'cruth' (shape), with lenition of the second element: tonn + cruth gives tonnchruth.
