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Charger in Irish (Luchtaire): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘luchtaire’ also means: loader

The Irish for charger is luchtaire, a masculine noun (plural luchtairí).
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How to say “charger” in Irish

Irish:
luchtaire
English:
charger, loader
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“LUKH-tir-uh”  /ˈl̪ˠʊxt̪ˠəɾʲə/
Various forms
Plural:
luchtairí (chargers)
Genitive singular:
luchtaire, an luchtaire (e.g. sreang an luchtaire, the charger cable)
Genitive plural:
luchtairí, na luchtairí (e.g. sreanga na luchtairí, the charger cables)

What does “luchtaire” mean?

“Luchtaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

charger
A device used to charge a battery, such as the battery of a phone or laptop.Also: battery charger, phone charger, charging device.
1 other meaning: loader
2loader
A person or machine that loads goods or cargo.Also: loading machine, cargo loader.

“Luchtaire” with the article

The plural of charger in Irish is luchtairí. Here is luchtaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an luchtaire
the charger
No change after an
na luchtairí
the chargers
Plural: no change after na

“Luchtaire” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using luchtaire, the Irish word for charger.

Cá bhfuil luchtaire an fhóin?
Where is the phone charger?
D'fhág mé mo luchtaire sa bhaile.
I left my charger at home.
An bhfuil luchtaire agat a oireann don ríomhaire seo?
Do you have a charger that fits this computer?
Tá an luchtaire briste arís.
The charger is broken again.
Cheannaigh sí dhá luchtaire nua inné.
She bought two new chargers yesterday.
Tá sreang an luchtaire róghearr.
The charger cable is too short.
Díoltar luchtairí i ngach siopa leictreach.
Chargers are sold in every electrical shop.

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Charger in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for charger?

The Irish for charger is luchtaire (pronounced “LUKH-tir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luchtairí. Depending on context it can also mean loader.

How do you pronounce luchtaire in Irish?

Luchtaire is said like “LUKH-tir-uh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠʊxt̪ˠəɾʲə/).

What is the plural of charger in Irish?

The plural of luchtaire is luchtairí; with the article, na luchtairí means “the chargers”. The genitive plural is luchtairí, as in sreanga na luchtairí (the charger cables).

Does luchtaire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Luchtaire can mean charger or loader, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Which verb is 'luchtaire' related to?

It comes from the verb 'luchtaigh', to load or to charge, as in 'luchtaigh an fón', charge the phone.

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