HeyRuaHow to say “exploder” in Irish
- Irish:
- pléascaire
- English:
- exploder, cracker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAYS-kir-uh” /ˈpʲlʲeːskəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- pléascairí (exploders)
- Genitive singular:
- pléascaire, an phléascaire (e.g. pléasc an phléascaire, the bang of the exploder)
- Genitive plural:
- pléascairí, na bpléascairí (e.g. sreang na bpléascairí, the wire of the exploders)
What does “pléascaire” mean?
“Pléascaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- exploder
- A device or person that sets off an explosion, such as a detonator or someone who blasts rock.Also: detonator, blaster, bomber.
1 other meaning: cracker
- 2cracker
- A small paper toy or firework that bangs when pulled or lit, as at Christmas.Also: Christmas cracker, banger, firecracker.
“Pléascaire” with the article
The plural of exploder in Irish is pléascairí. Here is pléascaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pléascaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pléascaire, the Irish word for exploder.
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Exploder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for exploder?
The Irish for exploder is pléascaire (pronounced “PLAYS-kir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pléascairí. Depending on context it can also mean cracker.
How do you pronounce pléascaire in Irish?
Pléascaire is said like “PLAYS-kir-uh” (IPA /ˈpʲlʲeːskəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of exploder in Irish?
The plural of pléascaire is pléascairí; with the article, na pléascairí means “the exploders”. The genitive plural is pléascairí, as in sreang na bpléascairí (the wire of the exploders).
Does pléascaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pléascaire can mean exploder or cracker, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does pléascaire change to phléascaire or bpléascaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pléascaire becomes mo phléascaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpléascaire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between pléascaire and pléascán?
Pléascán is an explosive substance or bomb, while pléascaire is something that explodes or sets off a blast, such as a Christmas cracker or detonator.
