Connector in Irish (Nascaire): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for connector?

The Irish for connector is nascaire (pronounced “NAS-kur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is nascairí. Depending on context it can also mean binder.

Q: What is the plural of connector in Irish?

The plural of nascaire is nascairí; with the article, na nascairí means “the connectors”. The genitive plural is nascairí, as in suíomh na nascairí (the position of the connectors).

Q: Does nascaire have more than one meaning?

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

How to say “connector” in Irish

Irish:: nascaire
English:: connector, binder
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “NAS-kur-uh” /ˈn̪ˠasˠkəɾʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: nascairí (connectors)
Genitive singular:: nascaire, an nascaire (e.g. bioráin an nascaire, the pins of the connector)
Genitive plural:: nascairí, na nascairí (e.g. suíomh na nascairí, the position of the connectors)

What does “nascaire” mean?

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

connector: A device or part that joins two things together, such as cables or pipes.Also: coupler, coupling, link.

1 other meaning: binder

2binder: A person or thing that binds or ties things together.Also: tier, fastener.

“Nascaire” with the article

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

an nascaire

the connector

No change after an

na nascairí

the connectors

Plural: no change after na

“Nascaire” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Tá nascaire nua ag teastáil don chábla seo.

This cable needs a new connector.

Bhris an nascaire nuair a tharraing mé é.

The connector broke when I pulled it.

Cá bhfuil na nascairí don ríomhaire?

Where are the connectors for the computer?

Níl dath an nascaire ceart.

The colour of the connector isn't right.

Chuir mé mo nascaire sa phóca.

I put my connector in my pocket.

Tá fadhb i nascaire an phíopa.

There's a problem in the pipe connector.

Cheannaigh sé dhá nascaire sa siopa.

He bought two connectors in the shop.

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Connector in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for connector?

The Irish for connector is nascaire (pronounced “NAS-kur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is nascairí. Depending on context it can also mean binder.

How do you pronounce nascaire in Irish?

Nascaire is said like “NAS-kur-uh” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠasˠkəɾʲə/).

What is the plural of connector in Irish?

The plural of nascaire is nascairí; with the article, na nascairí means “the connectors”. The genitive plural is nascairí, as in suíomh na nascairí (the position of the connectors).

Does nascaire have more than one meaning?

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

How is 'nascaire' related to 'nasc'?

'Nasc' means a link or bond, and 'nascaire' is the agent noun formed from it: the thing or person that makes the link, a connector.

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