HeyRuaHow to say “firelighter” in Irish
- Irish:
- adhantaí
- English:
- firelighter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EYEN-tee” /ˈəin̪ˠt̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- adhantaithe (firelighters)
- Genitive singular:
- adhantaí, an adhantaí (e.g. boladh an adhantaí, the smell of the firelighter)
- Genitive plural:
- adhantaithe, na n-adhantaithe (e.g. bosca na n-adhantaithe, the box of firelighters)
What does “adhantaí” mean?
- firelighter
- A small block or piece of fuel used to help light a fire.Also: fire lighter, kindler, fire starter.
“Adhantaí” with the article
The plural of firelighter in Irish is adhantaithe. Here is adhantaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Adhantaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using adhantaí, the Irish word for firelighter.
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Firelighter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for firelighter?
The Irish for firelighter is adhantaí (pronounced “EYEN-tee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is adhantaithe.
How do you pronounce adhantaí in Irish?
Adhantaí is said like “EYEN-tee” (IPA /ˈəin̪ˠt̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of firelighter in Irish?
The plural of adhantaí is adhantaithe; with the article, na hadhantaithe means “the firelighters”. The genitive plural is adhantaithe, as in bosca na n-adhantaithe (the box of firelighters).
Why does adhantaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-adhantaí (the firelighter), a hadhantaí (her firelighter), a n-adhantaí (their firelighter), na hadhantaithe (the firelighters).
Is 'adhantaí' the same as 'lastóir'?
No. An 'adhantaí' is a firelighter block that burns to start a fire, while a 'lastóir' is a lighter, the device that produces a flame.
