HeyRuaHow to say “dryer” in Irish
- Irish:
- triomadóir
- English:
- dryer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRUM-uh-dohr” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠʊmˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- triomadóirí (dryers)
- Genitive singular:
- triomadóra, an triomadóra (e.g. doras an triomadóra, the door of the dryer)
- Genitive plural:
- triomadóirí, na dtriomadóirí (e.g. praghsanna na dtriomadóirí, the prices of the dryers)
What does “triomadóir” mean?
- dryer
- A machine or device used for drying things, especially clothes or hair.Also: drier, tumble dryer, clothes dryer, hair dryer.
“Triomadóir” with the article
The plural of dryer in Irish is triomadóirí. Here is triomadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Triomadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using triomadóir, the Irish word for dryer.
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Dryer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dryer?
The Irish for dryer is triomadóir (pronounced “TRUM-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is triomadóirí.
How do you pronounce triomadóir in Irish?
Triomadóir is said like “TRUM-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠʊmˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of dryer in Irish?
The plural of triomadóir is triomadóirí; with the article, na triomadóirí means “the dryers”. The genitive plural is triomadóirí, as in praghsanna na dtriomadóirí (the prices of the dryers).
Why does triomadóir change to thriomadóir or dtriomadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) triomadóir becomes mo thriomadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtriomadóir (eclipsis).
How do I say 'tumble dryer' and 'hair dryer' in Irish?
Use triomadóir or triomadóir éadaí for a clothes dryer, and triomadóir gruaige for a hair dryer.
