HeyRuaHow to say “buffer” in Irish
- Irish:
- maolaitheoir
- English:
- buffer, moderator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MWEEL-ih-hor” /ˈmˠiːlˠihoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- maolaitheoirí (buffers)
- Genitive singular:
- maolaitheora, an mhaolaitheora (e.g. cumas an mhaolaitheora, the capacity of the buffer)
- Genitive plural:
- maolaitheoirí, na maolaitheoirí (e.g. feidhm na maolaitheoirí, the function of the buffers)
What does “maolaitheoir” mean?
“Maolaitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- buffer
- Something that softens or absorbs a shock or impact, such as a buffer on a railway carriage or at the end of a track.Also: shock absorber, bumper, damper.
1 other meaning: moderator
- 2moderator
- A person or thing that moderates or softens something, making it less severe.Also: mitigator, softener.
“Maolaitheoir” with the article
The plural of buffer in Irish is maolaitheoirí. Here is maolaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Maolaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using maolaitheoir, the Irish word for buffer.
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Buffer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for buffer?
The Irish for buffer is maolaitheoir (pronounced “MWEEL-ih-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is maolaitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean moderator.
How do you pronounce maolaitheoir in Irish?
Maolaitheoir is said like “MWEEL-ih-hor” (IPA /ˈmˠiːlˠihoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of buffer in Irish?
The plural of maolaitheoir is maolaitheoirí; with the article, na maolaitheoirí means “the buffers”. The genitive plural is maolaitheoirí, as in feidhm na maolaitheoirí (the function of the buffers).
Does maolaitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Maolaitheoir can mean buffer or moderator, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does maolaitheoir change to mhaolaitheoir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaolaitheoir. After ár (our) it stays ár maolaitheoir, because m does not take eclipsis.
What verb is 'maolaitheoir' related to?
It comes from the verb 'maolaigh', to blunt, soften or ease, so a 'maolaitheoir' is something that softens a blow.
Is 'maolaitheoir' the word for a computer buffer?
A data buffer in computing is usually 'maolán'; 'maolaitheoir' is mainly used for a physical shock-absorbing buffer or a moderating agent.
