HeyRuaHow to say “accelerator” in Irish
- Irish:
- luasaire
- English:
- accelerator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-uh-sir-uh” /ˈl̪ˠuəsˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- luasairí (accelerators)
- Genitive singular:
- luasaire, an luasaire (e.g. troitheán an luasaire, the accelerator pedal)
- Genitive plural:
- luasairí, na luasairí (e.g. dearadh na luasairí, the design of the accelerators)
What does “luasaire” mean?
“Luasaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- accelerator
- A pedal or device that makes a vehicle or machine go faster.Also: accelerator pedal, gas pedal, throttle.
1 other meaning:
- 2accelerator
- In physics, a machine that speeds up particles to very high energies.Also: particle accelerator.
“Luasaire” with the article
The plural of accelerator in Irish is luasairí. Here is luasaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Luasaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luasaire, the Irish word for accelerator.
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Accelerator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accelerator?
The Irish for accelerator is luasaire (pronounced “LOO-uh-sir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luasairí.
How do you pronounce luasaire in Irish?
Luasaire is said like “LOO-uh-sir-uh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuəsˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of accelerator in Irish?
The plural of luasaire is luasairí; with the article, na luasairí means “the accelerators”. The genitive plural is luasairí, as in dearadh na luasairí (the design of the accelerators).
How is 'luasaire' related to 'luas'?
'Luasaire' is formed from 'luas' (speed) with the agent suffix '-aire', so it literally means a thing that gives speed; the verb is 'luasghéaraigh' (accelerate).
