HeyRuaHow to say “buzzer” in Irish
- Irish:
- dordánaí
- English:
- buzzer, hummer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DOR-dawn-ee” /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠd̪ˠaːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- dordánaithe (buzzers)
- Genitive singular:
- dordánaí, an dordánaí (e.g. fuaim an dordánaí, the sound of the buzzer)
- Genitive plural:
- dordánaithe, na ndordánaithe (e.g. fuaim na ndordánaithe, the sound of the buzzers)
What does “dordánaí” mean?
“Dordánaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- buzzer
- An electrical device that makes a buzzing sound as a signal.Also: electric buzzer, buzzing device.
1 other meaning: hummer
- 2hummer
- A person or thing that hums or drones.Also: droner, humming person.
“Dordánaí” with the article
The plural of buzzer in Irish is dordánaithe. Here is dordánaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dordánaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dordánaí, the Irish word for buzzer.
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Buzzer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for buzzer?
The Irish for buzzer is dordánaí (pronounced “DOR-dawn-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dordánaithe. Depending on context it can also mean hummer.
How do you pronounce dordánaí in Irish?
Dordánaí is said like “DOR-dawn-ee” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠd̪ˠaːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of buzzer in Irish?
The plural of dordánaí is dordánaithe; with the article, na dordánaithe means “the buzzers”. The genitive plural is dordánaithe, as in fuaim na ndordánaithe (the sound of the buzzers).
Does dordánaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dordánaí can mean buzzer or hummer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dordánaí change to dhordánaí or ndordánaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dordánaí becomes mo dhordánaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndordánaí (eclipsis).
How is dordánaí related to dordán?
Dordán means a hum, drone or buzz, and dordánaí is the agent noun: the thing or person that makes that sound, so a buzzer.
