HeyRuaHow to say “boiler” in Irish
- Irish:
- gaileadán
- English:
- boiler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GAL-uh-dawn” /ˈɡalʲədˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- gaileadáin (boilers)
- Genitive singular:
- gaileadáin, an ghaileadáin (e.g. doras an ghaileadáin, the door of the boiler)
- Genitive plural:
- gaileadán, na ngaileadán (e.g. suiteáil na ngaileadán, the installation of the boilers)
What does “gaileadán” mean?
- boiler
- A tank or vessel in which water is heated, for example to supply hot water or heating in a house.Also: water heater, heating boiler.
“Gaileadán” with the article
The plural of boiler in Irish is gaileadáin. Here is gaileadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gaileadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gaileadán, the Irish word for boiler.
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Boiler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boiler?
The Irish for boiler is gaileadán (pronounced “GAL-uh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gaileadáin.
How do you pronounce gaileadán in Irish?
Gaileadán is said like “GAL-uh-dawn” (IPA /ˈɡalʲədˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of boiler in Irish?
The plural of gaileadán is gaileadáin; with the article, na gaileadáin means “the boilers”. The genitive plural is gaileadán, as in suiteáil na ngaileadán (the installation of the boilers).
Why does gaileadán change to ghaileadán or ngaileadán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gaileadán becomes mo ghaileadán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngaileadán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gaileadán' and 'coire'?
'Gaileadán' is the usual word for a heating or steam boiler, while 'coire' is a cauldron or large pot, though older usage sometimes used 'coire' for a boiler too.
