HeyRuaHow to say “equalizer” in Irish
- Irish:
- cothromóir
- English:
- equalizer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUH-ruh-mohr” /ˈkɔɾˠəmˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cothromóirí (equalizers)
- Genitive singular:
- cothromóra, an chothromóra (e.g. socruithe an chothromóra, the settings of the equalizer)
- Genitive plural:
- cothromóirí, na gcothromóirí (e.g. socruithe na gcothromóirí, the settings of the equalizers)
What does “cothromóir” mean?
- equalizer
- A device or thing that balances or evens out something, such as the sound levels in an audio system.Also: equaliser, balancer, stabilizer.
“Cothromóir” with the article
The plural of equalizer in Irish is cothromóirí. Here is cothromóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cothromóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cothromóir, the Irish word for equalizer.
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Equalizer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for equalizer?
The Irish for equalizer is cothromóir (pronounced “KUH-ruh-mohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cothromóirí.
How do you pronounce cothromóir in Irish?
Cothromóir is said like “KUH-ruh-mohr” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠəmˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of equalizer in Irish?
The plural of cothromóir is cothromóirí; with the article, na cothromóirí means “the equalizers”. The genitive plural is cothromóirí, as in socruithe na gcothromóirí (the settings of the equalizers).
Why does cothromóir change to chothromóir or gcothromóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cothromóir becomes mo chothromóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcothromóir (eclipsis).
How is 'cothromóir' related to other words?
It comes from 'cothrom' (even, fair, level), like 'cothromaíocht' (balance, equilibrium).
