HeyRuaHow to say “developer” in Irish
- Irish:
- réalóir
- English:
- developer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-lohr” /ˈɾʲeːl̪ˠoːɾʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- réalóirí (developers)
- Genitive singular:
- réalóra, an réalóra (e.g. buidéal réalóra, a bottle of developer)
- Genitive plural:
- réalóirí, na réalóirí (e.g. úsáid na réalóirí, the use of developers)
What does “réalóir” mean?
- developer
- A chemical solution used to develop photographic film or prints so that the image becomes visible.Also: photographic developer, developing solution, film developer.
“Réalóir” with the article
The plural of developer in Irish is réalóirí. Here is réalóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an réalóir
the developer
No change after an
na réalóirí
the developers
Plural: no change after na
“Réalóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réalóir, the Irish word for developer.
Cuir an scannán sa réalóir ar feadh cúpla nóiméad.
Put the film in the developer for a few minutes.
Tá an réalóir rófhuar inniu.
The developer is too cold today.
Ní mór réalóir úr a mheascadh.
Fresh developer needs to be mixed.
Bhí boladh láidir réalóra sa seomra dorcha.
There was a strong smell of developer in the darkroom.
Úsáideann grianghrafadóirí réalóirí éagsúla.
Photographers use various developers.
Dhoirt mé mo réalóir ar an urlár.
I spilled my developer on the floor.
Coinnigh an páipéar i réalóir go dtí go bhfeicfidh tú an íomhá.
Keep the paper in developer until you see the image.
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Developer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for developer?
The Irish for developer is réalóir (pronounced “RAY-lohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réalóirí.
How do you pronounce réalóir in Irish?
Réalóir is said like “RAY-lohr” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːl̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of developer in Irish?
The plural of réalóir is réalóirí; with the article, na réalóirí means “the developers”. The genitive plural is réalóirí, as in úsáid na réalóirí (the use of developers).
Is 'réalóir' a person who develops things?
No, 'réalóir' is the chemical developer used in photography; a property or business developer is 'forbróir'.
