Apparatus in Irish (Gléasra): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for apparatus?

The Irish for apparatus is gléasra (pronounced “GLAY-sruh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean plant.

Q: Does gléasra have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gléasra can mean apparatus or plant, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “apparatus” in Irish

Irish:: gléasra
English:: apparatus, plant
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “GLAY-sruh” /ˈɟlʲeːsˠɾˠə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: gléasra, an ghléasra (e.g. oibriú an ghléasra, the operation of the apparatus)

What does “gléasra” mean?

“Gléasra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

apparatus: A set of equipment or machinery used for a particular purpose.Also: equipment, gear, machinery.

1 other meaning: plant

2plant: An industrial facility with its machinery, such as a power station or works.Also: industrial plant, works, facility.

Other Irish words for apparatus: gléas (device), feiste (device)

“Gléasra” with the article

Here is gléasra after the article (an t-alt).

an gléasra

the apparatus

No change after an

“Gléasra” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gléasra, the Irish word for apparatus.

Tá gléasra nua sa mhonarcha anois.

There is new equipment in the factory now.

Dúnadh an gléasra cumhachta anuraidh.

The power plant was closed last year.

Bhí an gléasra ag obair ar feadh na hoíche.

The plant was working all night.

Tá bainisteoir an ghléasra ag teacht inniu.

The plant manager is coming today.

Oibríonn céad duine sa ghléasra sin.

A hundred people work in that plant.

Ní mór an gléasra a dheisiú go luath.

The apparatus must be repaired soon.

Cheannaigh siad gléasra daor don tsaotharlann.

They bought expensive apparatus for the laboratory.

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Apparatus in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for apparatus?

The Irish for apparatus is gléasra (pronounced “GLAY-sruh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean plant.

How do you pronounce gléasra in Irish?

Gléasra is said like “GLAY-sruh” (IPA /ˈɟlʲeːsˠɾˠə/).

Does gléasra have a plural?

No plural form is given for gléasra in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does gléasra have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gléasra can mean apparatus or plant, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does gléasra change to ghléasra or ngléasra?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gléasra becomes mo ghléasra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngléasra (eclipsis).

What is the difference between gléas and gléasra?

Gléas is a single device or instrument, while gléasra is a collective word for a set of apparatus or a whole plant.

Apparatus in Irish (Gléasra): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage