maighdeog
The Irish word for pivot is maighdeog.
maighdeog refers to a central point or pin on which a mechanism turns or oscillates.
Did you know?
- When an Irish speaker describes 'pivoting' an argument, they would use the verb athrú, which means 'to change', rather than any word related to a physical rotation.
- In the context of sports, such as a basketball player playing a 'pivot' position, Irish speakers typically use the English loanword 'pivot' instead of an Irish equivalent.
- The word maighdeog undergoes a significant phonetic shift when an article is added to it, a common feature of Irish noun mutations.
Examples in context
- Ní féidir leis an maighdeog casadh.The pivot cannot turn.
Example conversation
Oisín and Siobhán are fixing a mechanical toy together.
- OisínSiobhán, an bhfuil an maighdeog seo i gceann?Siobhán, is this pivot in place?
- SiobhánNíl sé i gceann, a Oisín.It is not in place, Oisín.
- OisínAn féidir liom an maighdeog aneadú?Can I adjust the pivot?
- SiobhánGo aithní, déan é sin anois.Yes, do that now.
