HeyRuaHow to say “absorber” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionsúire
- English:
- absorber
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-soo-ir-uh” /ˈɪn̪ˠsˠuːɾʲə/
- Plural:
- ionsúirí (absorbers)
- Genitive singular:
- ionsúire, an ionsúire (e.g. feidhm an ionsúire, function of the absorber)
- Genitive plural:
- ionsúirí, na n-ionsúirí (e.g. feidhm na n-ionsúirí, the function of the absorbers)
What does “ionsúire” mean?
- absorber
- A substance or device that absorbs something such as liquid, gas, energy or shock.Also: shock absorber, absorbent.
“Ionsúire” with the article
The plural of absorber in Irish is ionsúirí. Here is ionsúire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ionsúire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionsúire, the Irish word for absorber.
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Absorber in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for absorber?
The Irish for absorber is ionsúire (pronounced “IN-soo-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionsúirí.
How do you pronounce ionsúire in Irish?
Ionsúire is said like “IN-soo-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈɪn̪ˠsˠuːɾʲə/).
What is the plural of absorber in Irish?
The plural of ionsúire is ionsúirí; with the article, na hionsúirí means “the absorbers”. The genitive plural is ionsúirí, as in feidhm na n-ionsúirí (the function of the absorbers).
Why does ionsúire sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionsúire (the absorber), a hionsúire (her absorber), a n-ionsúire (their absorber), na hionsúirí (the absorbers).
What verb is ionsúire related to?
It comes from the verb ionsúigh, to absorb, and the verbal noun ionsú, absorption.
