HeyRuaHow to say “wheelbase” in Irish
- Irish:
- rothfhad
- English:
- wheelbase
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ROH-ad” /ˈɾˠɔhəd̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- rothfhaid, an rothfhaid (e.g. tomhas an rothfhaid, the measurement of the wheelbase)
What does “rothfhad” mean?
- wheelbase
- The distance between the front and rear axles of a vehicle.Also: wheel base, axle distance.
“Rothfhad” with the article
Here is rothfhad after the article (an t-alt).
an rothfhad
the wheelbase
No change after an
“Rothfhad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rothfhad, the Irish word for wheelbase.
Tá rothfhad fada ag an veain seo.
This van has a long wheelbase.
Cén rothfhad atá ag do charr?
What wheelbase does your car have?
Tomhaiseadh an rothfhad go cúramach.
The wheelbase was measured carefully.
Tá an rothfhad níos giorra ar an múnla nua.
The wheelbase is shorter on the new model.
Bíonn rothfhad gearr ag carranna beaga cathrach.
Small city cars have a short wheelbase.
Braitheann cobhsaíocht an chairr ar fhad an rothfhaid.
The car's stability depends on the length of the wheelbase.
Méadaíodh an rothfhad sa leagan is déanaí.
The wheelbase was increased in the latest version.
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Wheelbase in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wheelbase?
The Irish for wheelbase is rothfhad (pronounced “ROH-ad”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce rothfhad in Irish?
Rothfhad is said like “ROH-ad” (IPA /ˈɾˠɔhəd̪ˠ/).
Does rothfhad have a plural?
No plural form is given for rothfhad in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'rothfhad' formed?
It is a compound of 'roth' (wheel) and 'fad' (length), with the second element lenited to 'fhad'.
