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Diffuser in Irish (Réscaiptheoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for diffuser is réscaiptheoir, a masculine noun (plural réscaiptheoirí).
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How to say “diffuser” in Irish

Irish:
réscaiptheoir
English:
diffuser
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“RAY-skap-hor”  /ˈreːˌskapʲhoːɾʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
réscaiptheoirí (diffusers)
Genitive singular:
réscaiptheora, an réscaiptheora (e.g. clúdach an réscaiptheora, the cover of the diffuser)
Genitive plural:
réscaiptheoirí, na réscaiptheoirí (e.g. feidhm na réscaiptheoirí, the function of the diffusers)

What does “réscaiptheoir” mean?

diffuser
A device or substance that spreads something out evenly, such as light, sound, air or a scent.Also: spreader, light diffuser.

“Réscaiptheoir” with the article

The plural of diffuser in Irish is réscaiptheoirí. Here is réscaiptheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an réscaiptheoir
the diffuser
No change after an
na réscaiptheoirí
the diffusers
Plural: no change after na

“Réscaiptheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réscaiptheoir, the Irish word for diffuser.

Cheannaigh mé réscaiptheoir nua don seomra suí.
I bought a new diffuser for the sitting room.
Tá an réscaiptheoir ar an mbord.
The diffuser is on the table.
Cuir ola sa réscaiptheoir roimh dhul a chodladh.
Put oil in the diffuser before going to sleep.
Tá lámpa an réscaiptheora briste.
The diffuser's lamp is broken.
Díoltar réscaiptheoirí i siopaí áirithe.
Diffusers are sold in certain shops.
Tá mo réscaiptheoir ag obair go maith.
My diffuser is working well.
Úsáideann grianghrafadóirí réscaiptheoir chun an solas a mhaolú.
Photographers use a diffuser to soften the light.

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Diffuser in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for diffuser?

The Irish for diffuser is réscaiptheoir (pronounced “RAY-skap-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réscaiptheoirí.

How do you pronounce réscaiptheoir in Irish?

Réscaiptheoir is said like “RAY-skap-hor” (IPA /ˈreːˌskapʲhoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of diffuser in Irish?

The plural of réscaiptheoir is réscaiptheoirí; with the article, na réscaiptheoirí means “the diffusers”. The genitive plural is réscaiptheoirí, as in feidhm na réscaiptheoirí (the function of the diffusers).

How is 'réscaiptheoir' formed?

It comes from 'réscaip' (diffuse), from 'ré-' plus 'scaip' (scatter), with the agent suffix '-eoir', so a 'réscaiptheoir' is something that diffuses.

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