HeyRuaHow to say “connector” in Irish
- Irish:
- nascóir
- English:
- connector, connective
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NAS-kohr” /ˈn̪ˠasˠkoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- nascóirí (connectors)
- Genitive singular:
- nascóra, an nascóra (e.g. cineál an nascóra, the type of the connector)
- Genitive plural:
- nascóirí, na nascóirí (e.g. ceangal na nascóirí, the connection of the connectors)
What does “nascóir” mean?
“Nascóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- connector
- A device or part that joins two things together, such as cables, pipes or electrical parts.Also: coupler, coupling, link.
1 other meaning: connective
- 2connective
- In grammar, a word that joins clauses or sentences, such as a conjunction.Also: connecting word, linking word.
“Nascóir” with the article
The plural of connector in Irish is nascóirí. Here is nascóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Nascóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nascóir, the Irish word for connector.
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Connector in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for connector?
The Irish for connector is nascóir (pronounced “NAS-kohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is nascóirí. Depending on context it can also mean connective.
How do you pronounce nascóir in Irish?
Nascóir is said like “NAS-kohr” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠasˠkoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of connector in Irish?
The plural of nascóir is nascóirí; with the article, na nascóirí means “the connectors”. The genitive plural is nascóirí, as in ceangal na nascóirí (the connection of the connectors).
Does nascóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Nascóir can mean connector or connective, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'nascóir' related to 'nasc'?
'Nascóir' comes from 'nasc' (a link or tie) with the agent suffix '-óir', so it means a thing that links, a connector.
