HeyRuaHow to say “amplifier” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimplitheoir
- English:
- amplifier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-plih-hor” /ˈamʲpʲlʲɪhoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- aimplitheoirí (amplifiers)
- Genitive singular:
- aimplitheora, an aimplitheora (e.g. cnaipe an aimplitheora, the amplifier's knob)
- Genitive plural:
- aimplitheoirí, na n-aimplitheoirí (e.g. praghas na n-aimplitheoirí, the price of the amplifiers)
What does “aimplitheoir” mean?
- amplifier
- An electronic device that makes a sound or signal stronger.Also: amp, sound amplifier, signal amplifier.
“Aimplitheoir” with the article
The plural of amplifier in Irish is aimplitheoirí. Here is aimplitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aimplitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aimplitheoir, the Irish word for amplifier.
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Amplifier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for amplifier?
The Irish for amplifier is aimplitheoir (pronounced “AM-plih-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aimplitheoirí.
How do you pronounce aimplitheoir in Irish?
Aimplitheoir is said like “AM-plih-hor” (IPA /ˈamʲpʲlʲɪhoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of amplifier in Irish?
The plural of aimplitheoir is aimplitheoirí; with the article, na haimplitheoirí means “the amplifiers”. The genitive plural is aimplitheoirí, as in praghas na n-aimplitheoirí (the price of the amplifiers).
Why does aimplitheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aimplitheoir (the amplifier), a haimplitheoir (her amplifier), a n-aimplitheoir (their amplifier), na haimplitheoirí (the amplifiers).
What is the difference between 'aimplitheoir' and 'callaire'?
An 'aimplitheoir' strengthens the signal, while a 'callaire' is the loudspeaker that produces the sound.
