HeyRuaHow to say “conductor” in Irish
- Irish:
- conduchtaire
- English:
- conductor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KON-dukh-tir-uh” /ˈkɔnd̪ˠʊxt̪ˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- conduchtairí (conductors)
- Genitive singular:
- conduchtaire, an chonduchtaire (e.g. friotaíocht an chonduchtaire, the resistance of the conductor)
- Genitive plural:
- conduchtairí, na gconduchtairí (e.g. airíonna na gconduchtairí, the properties of the conductors)
What does “conduchtaire” mean?
- conductor
- A material or object that allows electricity, heat or sound to pass through it.Also: electrical conductor, heat conductor.
“Conduchtaire” with the article
The plural of conductor in Irish is conduchtairí. Here is conduchtaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Conduchtaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using conduchtaire, the Irish word for conductor.
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Conductor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conductor?
The Irish for conductor is conduchtaire (pronounced “KON-dukh-tir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is conduchtairí.
How do you pronounce conduchtaire in Irish?
Conduchtaire is said like “KON-dukh-tir-uh” (IPA /ˈkɔnd̪ˠʊxt̪ˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of conductor in Irish?
The plural of conduchtaire is conduchtairí; with the article, na conduchtairí means “the conductors”. The genitive plural is conduchtairí, as in airíonna na gconduchtairí (the properties of the conductors).
Why does conduchtaire change to chonduchtaire or gconduchtaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) conduchtaire becomes mo chonduchtaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconduchtaire (eclipsis).
Is 'conduchtaire' used for a bus conductor or orchestra conductor?
No, 'conduchtaire' is the physics term; a bus conductor is 'fear ticéad' or 'stiúrthóir' is used for an orchestra conductor.
