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Deep-fat fryer in Irish (Domhainfhriochtóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for deep-fat fryer is domhainfhriochtóir, a masculine noun (plural domhainfhriochtóirí).
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How to say “deep-fat fryer” in Irish

Irish:
domhainfhriochtóir
English:
deep-fat fryer
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“DOW-in-rikh-toer”  /ˈd̪ˠəunʲɪˌrʲɪxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
domhainfhriochtóirí (deep-fat fryers)
Genitive singular:
domhainfhriochtóra, an domhainfhriochtóra (e.g. ola an domhainfhriochtóra, the oil of the deep-fat fryer)
Genitive plural:
domhainfhriochtóirí, na ndomhainfhriochtóirí (e.g. úsáid na ndomhainfhriochtóirí, the use of deep-fat fryers)

What does “domhainfhriochtóir” mean?

deep-fat fryer
A kitchen appliance with a deep container of hot oil used for frying food such as chips.Also: deep fryer, chip fryer, fryer.

“Domhainfhriochtóir” with the article

The plural of deep-fat fryer in Irish is domhainfhriochtóirí. Here is domhainfhriochtóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an domhainfhriochtóir
the deep-fat fryer
No change after an
na domhainfhriochtóirí
the deep-fat fryers
Plural: no change after na

“Domhainfhriochtóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using domhainfhriochtóir, the Irish word for deep-fat fryer.

Cheannaíomar domhainfhriochtóir nua inné.
We bought a new deep-fat fryer yesterday.
Tá an domhainfhriochtóir an-te, bí cúramach.
The deep fryer is very hot, be careful.
Ní mór ola an domhainfhriochtóra a athrú go minic.
The oil in the deep fryer must be changed often.
Bíonn domhainfhriochtóirí i ngach siopa sceallóg.
There are deep-fat fryers in every chip shop.
Bhris mo dhomhainfhriochtóir an tseachtain seo caite.
My deep fryer broke last week.
Chuir sé na sceallóga isteach sa domhainfhriochtóir.
He put the chips into the deep fryer.
Ná fág an domhainfhriochtóir ar siúl gan duine ag faire air.
Don't leave the deep fryer on unattended.

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Deep-fat fryer in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for deep-fat fryer?

The Irish for deep-fat fryer is domhainfhriochtóir (pronounced “DOW-in-rikh-toer”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is domhainfhriochtóirí.

How do you pronounce domhainfhriochtóir in Irish?

Domhainfhriochtóir is said like “DOW-in-rikh-toer” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠəunʲɪˌrʲɪxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of deep-fat fryer in Irish?

The plural of domhainfhriochtóir is domhainfhriochtóirí; with the article, na domhainfhriochtóirí means “the deep-fat fryers”. The genitive plural is domhainfhriochtóirí, as in úsáid na ndomhainfhriochtóirí (the use of deep-fat fryers).

Why does domhainfhriochtóir change to dhomhainfhriochtóir or ndomhainfhriochtóir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) domhainfhriochtóir becomes mo dhomhainfhriochtóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndomhainfhriochtóir (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'domhainfhriochtóir' and 'friochtán'?

A 'friochtán' is an ordinary frying pan, while a 'domhainfhriochtóir' is an appliance for frying food immersed in deep oil.

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