HeyRuaHow to say “burner” in Irish
- Irish:
- dóire
- English:
- burner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOH-ruh” /ˈd̪ˠoːɾʲə/
- Plural:
- dóirí (burners)
- Genitive singular:
- dóire, an dóire (e.g. lasair an dóire, the flame of the burner)
- Genitive plural:
- dóirí, na ndóirí (e.g. lasracha na ndóirí, the flames of the burners)
What does “dóire” mean?
- burner
- A person who burns something, or a device or part of a stove or lamp that produces a flame.Also: gas burner, incinerator, one who burns.
“Dóire” with the article
The plural of burner in Irish is dóirí. Here is dóire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dóire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dóire, the Irish word for burner.
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Burner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for burner?
The Irish for burner is dóire (pronounced “DOH-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dóirí.
How do you pronounce dóire in Irish?
Dóire is said like “DOH-ruh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠoːɾʲə/).
What is the plural of burner in Irish?
The plural of dóire is dóirí; with the article, na dóirí means “the burners”. The genitive plural is dóirí, as in lasracha na ndóirí (the flames of the burners).
Why does dóire change to dhóire or ndóire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dóire becomes mo dhóire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndóire (eclipsis).
How is dóire related to dóigh?
Dóire is the agent noun from the verb dóigh, to burn, so it means something or someone that burns, like a dóire gáis on a cooker.
