HeyRuaHow to say “back boiler” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlchoire
- English:
- back boiler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-khir-uh” /ˈkuːlˌxɪɾʲə/
- Plural:
- cúlchoirí (back boilers)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlchoire, an chúlchoire (e.g. píopaí an chúlchoire, the pipes of the back boiler)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlchoirí, na gcúlchoirí (e.g. suiteáil na gcúlchoirí, the installation of the back boilers)
What does “cúlchoire” mean?
- back boiler
- A boiler fitted behind a fireplace or range that heats water from the fire.Also: boiler, water heater.
“Cúlchoire” with the article
The plural of back boiler in Irish is cúlchoirí. Here is cúlchoire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlchoire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlchoire, the Irish word for back boiler.
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Back boiler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for back boiler?
The Irish for back boiler is cúlchoire (pronounced “KOOL-khir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúlchoirí.
How do you pronounce cúlchoire in Irish?
Cúlchoire is said like “KOOL-khir-uh” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌxɪɾʲə/).
What is the plural of back boiler in Irish?
The plural of cúlchoire is cúlchoirí; with the article, na cúlchoirí means “the back boilers”. The genitive plural is cúlchoirí, as in suiteáil na gcúlchoirí (the installation of the back boilers).
Why does cúlchoire change to chúlchoire or gcúlchoire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlchoire becomes mo chúlchoire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlchoire (eclipsis).
How is 'cúlchoire' formed?
It combines 'cúl' (back) and 'coire' (boiler, cauldron), with lenition of the second element: cúl + coire gives 'cúlchoire'.
