HeyRuaHow to say “alternator” in Irish
- Irish:
- ailtéarnóir
- English:
- alternator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-tchayr-noh-ir” /ˈalʲtʲeːrˠn̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- ailtéarnóirí (alternators)
- Genitive singular:
- ailtéarnóra, an ailtéarnóra (e.g. crios an ailtéarnóra, the alternator belt)
- Genitive plural:
- ailtéarnóirí, na n-ailtéarnóirí (e.g. praghsanna na n-ailtéarnóirí, alternator prices)
What does “ailtéarnóir” mean?
- alternator
- A machine, as in a car engine, that generates alternating electric current.Also: generator, ac generator, dynamo.
“Ailtéarnóir” with the article
The plural of alternator in Irish is ailtéarnóirí. Here is ailtéarnóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ailtéarnóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ailtéarnóir, the Irish word for alternator.
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Alternator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alternator?
The Irish for alternator is ailtéarnóir (pronounced “AL-tchayr-noh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ailtéarnóirí.
How do you pronounce ailtéarnóir in Irish?
Ailtéarnóir is said like “AL-tchayr-noh-ir” (IPA /ˈalʲtʲeːrˠn̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of alternator in Irish?
The plural of ailtéarnóir is ailtéarnóirí; with the article, na hailtéarnóirí means “the alternators”. The genitive plural is ailtéarnóirí, as in praghsanna na n-ailtéarnóirí (alternator prices).
Why does ailtéarnóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ailtéarnóir (the alternator), a hailtéarnóir (her alternator), a n-ailtéarnóir (their alternator), na hailtéarnóirí (the alternators).
What is the difference between ailtéarnóir and gineadóir?
Gineadóir is a general word for a generator, while ailtéarnóir specifically produces alternating current (sruth ailtéarnach), as in a car.
