HeyRuaHow to say “armature” in Irish
- Irish:
- armatúr
- English:
- armature
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-uh-muh-toor” /ˈaɾˠəmˠət̪ˠuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- armatúir (armatures)
- Genitive singular:
- armatúir, an armatúir (e.g. corna an armatúir, the coil of the armature)
- Genitive plural:
- armatúr, na n-armatúr (e.g. déantús na n-armatúr, the manufacture of the armatures)
What does “armatúr” mean?
- armature
- The rotating part of an electric motor or generator, with coils of wire, or a piece of iron placed across the poles of a magnet.Also: rotor, motor armature, magnet keeper.
“Armatúr” with the article
The plural of armature in Irish is armatúir. Here is armatúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Armatúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using armatúr, the Irish word for armature.
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Armature in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for armature?
The Irish for armature is armatúr (pronounced “AR-uh-muh-toor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is armatúir.
How do you pronounce armatúr in Irish?
Armatúr is said like “AR-uh-muh-toor” (IPA /ˈaɾˠəmˠət̪ˠuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of armature in Irish?
The plural of armatúr is armatúir; with the article, na harmatúir means “the armatures”. The genitive plural is armatúr, as in déantús na n-armatúr (the manufacture of the armatures).
Why does armatúr sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-armatúr (the armature), a harmatúr (her armature), a n-armatúr (their armature), na harmatúir (the armatures).
Does 'armatúr' mean armour?
No, 'armatúr' is the electrical armature of a motor or dynamo. Armour is 'armúr' or 'cathéide'.
