HeyRuaHow to say “auger” in Irish
- Irish:
- tarathar
- English:
- auger
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-uh-hur” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəhəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- tarathair (augers)
- Genitive singular:
- tarathair, an tarathair (e.g. lámh an tarathair, the handle of the auger)
- Genitive plural:
- tarathar, na dtarathar (e.g. lámha na dtarathar, the handles of the augers)
What does “tarathar” mean?
- auger
- A carpenter's tool with a spiral bit and a handle, used for boring holes in wood.Also: borer, drill, boring tool.
“Tarathar” with the article
The plural of auger in Irish is tarathair. Here is tarathar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tarathar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tarathar, the Irish word for auger.
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Auger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for auger?
The Irish for auger is tarathar (pronounced “TAR-uh-hur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tarathair.
How do you pronounce tarathar in Irish?
Tarathar is said like “TAR-uh-hur” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəhəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of auger in Irish?
The plural of tarathar is tarathair; with the article, na tarathair means “the augers”. The genitive plural is tarathar, as in lámha na dtarathar (the handles of the augers).
Why does tarathar change to tharathar or dtarathar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tarathar becomes mo tharathar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtarathar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tarathar' and 'druilire'?
'Tarathar' is the traditional hand auger for boring holes in wood, while 'druilire' is the general word for a drill, including electric ones.
