HeyRuaHow to say “condenser” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhdhlúthadán
- English:
- condenser
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “koh-GLOO-huh-dawn” /ˈkoːˌɣl̪ˠuːhəd̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- comhdhlúthadáin (condensers)
- Genitive singular:
- comhdhlúthadáin, an chomhdhlúthadáin (e.g. feadán an chomhdhlúthadáin, the tube of the condenser)
- Genitive plural:
- comhdhlúthadán, na gcomhdhlúthadán (e.g. feidhm na gcomhdhlúthadán, the function of the condensers)
What does “comhdhlúthadán” mean?
- condenser
- A device or apparatus that condenses a gas or vapour into a liquid, or that stores electric charge.Also: capacitor, condensing apparatus.
“Comhdhlúthadán” with the article
The plural of condenser in Irish is comhdhlúthadáin. Here is comhdhlúthadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhdhlúthadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhdhlúthadán, the Irish word for condenser.
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Condenser in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for condenser?
The Irish for condenser is comhdhlúthadán (pronounced “koh-GLOO-huh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhdhlúthadáin.
How do you pronounce comhdhlúthadán in Irish?
Comhdhlúthadán is said like “koh-GLOO-huh-dawn” (IPA /ˈkoːˌɣl̪ˠuːhəd̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of condenser in Irish?
The plural of comhdhlúthadán is comhdhlúthadáin; with the article, na comhdhlúthadáin means “the condensers”. The genitive plural is comhdhlúthadán, as in feidhm na gcomhdhlúthadán (the function of the condensers).
Why does comhdhlúthadán change to chomhdhlúthadán or gcomhdhlúthadán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhdhlúthadán becomes mo chomhdhlúthadán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhdhlúthadán (eclipsis).
Is comhdhlúthadán the same as toilleoir?
In electronics the usual modern term for a capacitor is toilleoir, while comhdhlúthadán is mainly used for a condenser that turns vapour into liquid.
