HeyRuaHow to say “aspirator” in Irish
- Irish:
- asúire
- English:
- aspirator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “uh-SOO-ir-uh” /ˈasˠuːɾʲə/
- Plural:
- asúirí (aspirators)
- Genitive singular:
- asúire, an asúire (e.g. feadán an asúire, the tube of the aspirator)
- Genitive plural:
- asúirí, na n-asúirí (e.g. feadáin na n-asúirí, the tubes of the aspirators)
What does “asúire” mean?
- aspirator
- A device that draws air, fluid or other matter out by suction, used for example in medicine or laboratories.Also: suction device, suction pump.
“Asúire” with the article
The plural of aspirator in Irish is asúirí. Here is asúire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Asúire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using asúire, the Irish word for aspirator.
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Aspirator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aspirator?
The Irish for aspirator is asúire (pronounced “uh-SOO-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is asúirí.
How do you pronounce asúire in Irish?
Asúire is said like “uh-SOO-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈasˠuːɾʲə/).
What is the plural of aspirator in Irish?
The plural of asúire is asúirí; with the article, na hasúirí means “the aspirators”. The genitive plural is asúirí, as in feadáin na n-asúirí (the tubes of the aspirators).
Why does asúire sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-asúire (the aspirator), a hasúire (her aspirator), a n-asúire (their aspirator), na hasúirí (the aspirators).
Is 'asúire' related to 'súigh'?
Yes, 'asúire' is built on the verb 'súigh' (suck), like 'súire' (sucker), so it means something that sucks matter out.
