HeyRuaHow to say “converter” in Irish
- Irish:
- tiontaire
- English:
- converter, translator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TYUN-tir-yeh” /ˈtʲʊnt̪ˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- tiontairí (converters)
- Genitive singular:
- tiontaire, an tiontaire (e.g. cumhacht an tiontaire, the power of the converter)
- Genitive plural:
- tiontairí, na dtiontairí (e.g. feidhm na dtiontairí, the function of the converters)
What does “tiontaire” mean?
“Tiontaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- converter
- A device that changes something from one form into another, such as electrical current or signals.Also: convertor, inverter, transformer.
1 other meaning: translator
- 2translator
- A person or tool that turns text from one language into another; this sense is less usual than 'aistritheoir'.Also: converter.
“Tiontaire” with the article
The plural of converter in Irish is tiontairí. Here is tiontaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tiontaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tiontaire, the Irish word for converter.
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Converter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for converter?
The Irish for converter is tiontaire (pronounced “TYUN-tir-yeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tiontairí. Depending on context it can also mean translator.
How do you pronounce tiontaire in Irish?
Tiontaire is said like “TYUN-tir-yeh” (IPA /ˈtʲʊnt̪ˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of converter in Irish?
The plural of tiontaire is tiontairí; with the article, na tiontairí means “the converters”. The genitive plural is tiontairí, as in feidhm na dtiontairí (the function of the converters).
Does tiontaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tiontaire can mean converter or translator, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tiontaire change to thiontaire or dtiontaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiontaire becomes mo thiontaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiontaire (eclipsis).
Is 'tiontaire' the usual word for a human translator?
No, a human translator is normally 'aistritheoir'. 'Tiontaire' is mostly used for devices, as in 'tiontaire catalaíoch'.
