Connector in Irish (Cónascaire): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for connector?

The Irish for connector is cónascaire (pronounced “KOH-nus-kir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cónascairí. Depending on context it can also mean conjunction.

Q: What is the plural of connector in Irish?

The plural of cónascaire is cónascairí; with the article, na cónascairí means “the connectors”. The genitive plural is cónascairí, as in liosta na gcónascairí (the list of connectors).

Q: Does cónascaire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cónascaire can mean connector or conjunction, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “connector” in Irish

Irish:: cónascaire
English:: connector, conjunction
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KOH-nus-kir-uh” /ˈkoːnˠəsˠkəɾʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: cónascairí (connectors)
Genitive singular:: cónascaire, an chónascaire (e.g. cineál an chónascaire, the connector type)
Genitive plural:: cónascairí, na gcónascairí (e.g. liosta na gcónascairí, the list of connectors)

What does “cónascaire” mean?

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

connector: A device or part that joins two things together, such as wires, cables or pipes.Also: coupler, connection, plug.

1 other meaning: conjunction

2conjunction: In grammar, a word that joins words, phrases or clauses, such as 'agus' or 'ach'.Also: connective, linking word.

“Cónascaire” with the article

The plural of connector in Irish is cónascairí. Here is cónascaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an cónascaire

the connector

No change after an

na cónascairí

the connectors

Plural: no change after na

“Cónascaire” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cónascaire, the Irish word for connector.

Tá cónascaire nua ag teastáil don chábla seo.

This cable needs a new connector.

Bhris an cónascaire nuair a tharraing mé an tsreang.

The connector broke when I pulled the wire.

Ní oireann méid an chónascaire don ríomhaire.

The size of the connector doesn't suit the computer.

Cheannaigh mé dhá chónascaire sa siopa leictreach.

I bought two connectors in the electrical shop.

Is cónascairí iad 'agus' agus 'ach'.

'Agus' and 'ach' are conjunctions.

Cá bhfuil mo chónascaire USB?

Where is my USB connector?

Bhí deannach sa chónascaire, mar sin níor oibrigh sé.

There was dust in the connector, so it didn't work.

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Connector in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for connector?

The Irish for connector is cónascaire (pronounced “KOH-nus-kir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cónascairí. Depending on context it can also mean conjunction.

How do you pronounce cónascaire in Irish?

Cónascaire is said like “KOH-nus-kir-uh” (IPA /ˈkoːnˠəsˠkəɾʲə/).

What is the plural of connector in Irish?

The plural of cónascaire is cónascairí; with the article, na cónascairí means “the connectors”. The genitive plural is cónascairí, as in liosta na gcónascairí (the list of connectors).

Does cónascaire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cónascaire can mean connector or conjunction, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does cónascaire change to chónascaire or gcónascaire?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cónascaire becomes mo chónascaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcónascaire (eclipsis).

Is cónascaire the usual word for a grammatical conjunction?

Yes, cónascaire is used in grammar for a conjunction, though in school grammar you may also see 'cónasc' for the same idea.

Connector in Irish (Cónascaire): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage