HeyRuaHow to say “booster” in Irish
- Irish:
- treiseoir
- English:
- booster, strengthener
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRESH-or” /tʲɾʲɛʃoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- treiseoirí (boosters)
- Genitive singular:
- treiseora, an treiseora (e.g. cumhacht an treiseora, the power of the booster)
- Genitive plural:
- treiseoirí, na dtreiseoirí (e.g. cumhacht na dtreiseoirí, the power of the boosters)
What does “treiseoir” mean?
“Treiseoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- booster
- A device that increases voltage, power or signal strength in an electrical or radio system.Also: signal booster, power booster, amplifier.
1 other meaning: strengthener
- 2strengthener
- A person or thing that strengthens or supports something.Also: supporter, reinforcer.
“Treiseoir” with the article
The plural of booster in Irish is treiseoirí. Here is treiseoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Treiseoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treiseoir, the Irish word for booster.
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Booster in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for booster?
The Irish for booster is treiseoir (pronounced “TRESH-or”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is treiseoirí. Depending on context it can also mean strengthener.
How do you pronounce treiseoir in Irish?
Treiseoir is said like “TRESH-or” (IPA /tʲɾʲɛʃoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of booster in Irish?
The plural of treiseoir is treiseoirí; with the article, na treiseoirí means “the boosters”. The genitive plural is treiseoirí, as in cumhacht na dtreiseoirí (the power of the boosters).
Does treiseoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Treiseoir can mean booster or strengthener, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does treiseoir change to threiseoir or dtreiseoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treiseoir becomes mo threiseoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreiseoir (eclipsis).
Is 'treiseoir' the same as 'aimplitheoir'?
Not quite: 'aimplitheoir' is the usual word for an audio amplifier, while 'treiseoir' is a booster that strengthens voltage or a signal.
