HeyRuaHow to say “deep fryer” in Irish
- Irish:
- domhainfhriochtán
- English:
- deep fryer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOWN-rikh-tawn” /ˈd̪ˠəunʲɾʲɪxt̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- domhanfhriochtáin (deep fryers)
- Genitive singular:
- domhanfhriochtáin, an domhanfhriochtáin (e.g. clúdach an domhanfhriochtáin, the lid of the deep fryer)
- Genitive plural:
- domhanfhriochtán, na ndomhanfhriochtán (e.g. cumhacht na ndomhanfhriochtán, the power of the deep fryers)
What does “domhainfhriochtán” mean?
- deep fryer
- A deep pan or electric appliance in which food is cooked by immersing it in hot oil or fat.Also: deep-fat fryer, chip pan, deep frying pan.
“Domhainfhriochtán” with the article
The plural of deep fryer in Irish is domhanfhriochtáin. Here is domhainfhriochtán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Domhainfhriochtán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using domhainfhriochtán, the Irish word for deep fryer.
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Deep fryer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for deep fryer?
The Irish for deep fryer is domhainfhriochtán (pronounced “DOWN-rikh-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is domhanfhriochtáin.
How do you pronounce domhainfhriochtán in Irish?
Domhainfhriochtán is said like “DOWN-rikh-tawn” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠəunʲɾʲɪxt̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of deep fryer in Irish?
The plural of domhainfhriochtán is domhanfhriochtáin; with the article, na domhanfhriochtáin means “the deep fryers”. The genitive plural is domhanfhriochtán, as in cumhacht na ndomhanfhriochtán (the power of the deep fryers).
Why does domhainfhriochtán change to dhomhainfhriochtán or ndomhainfhriochtán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) domhainfhriochtán becomes mo dhomhainfhriochtán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndomhainfhriochtán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between friochtán and domhainfhriochtán?
A friochtán is an ordinary frying pan, while a domhainfhriochtán is a deep fryer or chip pan in which food is covered in oil.
