HeyRuaHow to say “converter” in Irish
- Irish:
- iompaitheoir
- English:
- converter, proselytizer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-pee-hor” /ˈʊmˠpˠiːhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- iompaitheoirí (converters)
- Genitive singular:
- iompaitheora, an iompaitheora (e.g. cumhacht an iompaitheora, the power of the converter)
- Genitive plural:
- iompaitheoirí, na n-iompaitheoirí (e.g. feidhmíocht na n-iompaitheoirí, the converters' performance)
What does “iompaitheoir” mean?
“Iompaitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- converter
- A person or thing that turns or converts something from one form or state into another.Also: turner, converting device.
1 other meaning: proselytizer
- 2proselytizer
- A person who converts other people to a religion or belief.Also: converter, missionary.
“Iompaitheoir” with the article
The plural of converter in Irish is iompaitheoirí. Here is iompaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iompaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iompaitheoir, 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 iompaitheoir (pronounced “UM-pee-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iompaitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean proselytizer.
How do you pronounce iompaitheoir in Irish?
Iompaitheoir is said like “UM-pee-hor” (IPA /ˈʊmˠpˠiːhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of converter in Irish?
The plural of iompaitheoir is iompaitheoirí; with the article, na hiompaitheoirí means “the converters”. The genitive plural is iompaitheoirí, as in feidhmíocht na n-iompaitheoirí (the converters' performance).
Does iompaitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iompaitheoir can mean converter or proselytizer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iompaitheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iompaitheoir (the converter), a hiompaitheoir (her converter), a n-iompaitheoir (their converter), na hiompaitheoirí (the converters).
What is the difference between 'iompaitheoir' and 'iompaitheach'?
'Iompaitheoir' is someone or something that converts, while 'iompaitheach' is a convert, a person who has changed religion or belief.
Is 'iompaitheoir' the usual word for an electrical transformer?
No, a transformer is usually 'claochladán', and in technical terminology a converter is often 'tiontaire'.
