HeyRuaHow to say “electric motor” in Irish
- Irish:
- leictreamótar
- English:
- electric motor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LEK-truh-moh-tur” /ˈlʲɛkʲtʲɾʲəˌmˠoːt̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- leictreamótair (electric motors)
- Genitive singular:
- leictreamótair, an leictreamótair (e.g. cumhacht an leictreamótair, the power of the electric motor)
- Genitive plural:
- leictreamótar, na leictreamótar (e.g. déantúsaíocht na leictreamótar, the manufacture of the electric motors)
What does “leictreamótar” mean?
- electric motor
- A motor that is driven by electricity and turns electrical energy into movement.Also: electromotor, motor.
“Leictreamótar” with the article
The plural of electric motor in Irish is leictreamótair. Here is leictreamótar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leictreamótar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leictreamótar, the Irish word for electric motor.
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Electric motor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for electric motor?
The Irish for electric motor is leictreamótar (pronounced “LEK-truh-moh-tur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leictreamótair.
How do you pronounce leictreamótar in Irish?
Leictreamótar is said like “LEK-truh-moh-tur” (IPA /ˈlʲɛkʲtʲɾʲəˌmˠoːt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of electric motor in Irish?
The plural of leictreamótar is leictreamótair; with the article, na leictreamótair means “the electric motors”. The genitive plural is leictreamótar, as in déantúsaíocht na leictreamótar (the manufacture of the electric motors).
What is the difference between leictreamótar and mótar?
Mótar is any motor, while leictreamótar specifically means an electric motor. In everyday speech mótar can also mean a car.
