HeyRuaHow to say “decoder” in Irish
- Irish:
- díchódóir
- English:
- decoder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-khoh-dor” /ˈdʲiːxoːd̪ˠoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- díchódóirí (decoders)
- Genitive singular:
- díchódóra, an díchódóra (e.g. suiteáil an díchódóra, the installation of the decoder)
- Genitive plural:
- díchódóirí, na ndíchódóirí (e.g. déantúsóir na ndíchódóirí, the manufacturer of the decoders)
What does “díchódóir” mean?
“Díchódóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- decoder
- A device or program that converts coded signals or data back into a usable form.Also: descrambler, decoding device.
1 other meaning:
- 2decoder
- A person who works out the meaning of coded messages.Also: codebreaker, decipherer.
“Díchódóir” with the article
The plural of decoder in Irish is díchódóirí. Here is díchódóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díchódóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díchódóir, the Irish word for decoder.
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Decoder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for decoder?
The Irish for decoder is díchódóir (pronounced “DEE-khoh-dor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díchódóirí.
How do you pronounce díchódóir in Irish?
Díchódóir is said like “DEE-khoh-dor” (IPA /ˈdʲiːxoːd̪ˠoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of decoder in Irish?
The plural of díchódóir is díchódóirí; with the article, na díchódóirí means “the decoders”. The genitive plural is díchódóirí, as in déantúsóir na ndíchódóirí (the manufacturer of the decoders).
Why does díchódóir change to dhíchódóir or ndíchódóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díchódóir becomes mo dhíchódóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíchódóir (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'díchódóir'?
The opposite is 'códóir', an encoder; the prefix 'dí-' reverses the meaning, as in 'díchódú' (decoding) versus 'códú' (encoding).
