HeyRuaHow to say “axle” in Irish
- Irish:
- acastóir
- English:
- axle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-us-tohr” /ˈakəsˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- acastóirí (axles)
- Genitive singular:
- acastóra, an acastóra (e.g. lár an acastóra, the middle of the axle)
- Genitive plural:
- acastóirí, na n-acastóirí (e.g. líon na n-acastóirí, the number of axles)
What does “acastóir” mean?
- axle
- The rod or shaft on which a wheel turns, as on a cart or car.Also: axletree, shaft, wheel axle.
“Acastóir” with the article
The plural of axle in Irish is acastóirí. Here is acastóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Acastóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using acastóir, the Irish word for axle.
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Axle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for axle?
The Irish for axle is acastóir (pronounced “AK-us-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is acastóirí.
How do you pronounce acastóir in Irish?
Acastóir is said like “AK-us-tohr” (IPA /ˈakəsˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of axle in Irish?
The plural of acastóir is acastóirí; with the article, na hacastóirí means “the axles”. The genitive plural is acastóirí, as in líon na n-acastóirí (the number of axles).
Why does acastóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-acastóir (the axle), a hacastóir (her axle), a n-acastóir (their axle), na hacastóirí (the axles).
Is 'acastóir' the same as 'fearsaid'?
Both can mean axle or shaft, but 'acastóir' is the usual word for a vehicle or cart axle, while 'fearsaid' is more often a spindle or shaft.
