HeyRuaHow to say “funnel” in Irish
- Irish:
- tonnadóir
- English:
- funnel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUN-uh-dohr” /ˈt̪ˠʊn̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tonnadóirí (funnels)
- Genitive singular:
- tonnadóra, an tonnadóra (e.g. béal an tonnadóra, the mouth of the funnel)
- Genitive plural:
- tonnadóirí, na dtonnadóirí (e.g. béil na dtonnadóirí, the mouths of the funnels)
What does “tonnadóir” mean?
- funnel
- A cone-shaped utensil with a narrow tube, used to pour liquid into a container with a small opening.Also: kitchen funnel, pouring funnel.
“Tonnadóir” with the article
The plural of funnel in Irish is tonnadóirí. Here is tonnadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tonnadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tonnadóir, the Irish word for funnel.
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Funnel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for funnel?
The Irish for funnel is tonnadóir (pronounced “TUN-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tonnadóirí.
How do you pronounce tonnadóir in Irish?
Tonnadóir is said like “TUN-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠʊn̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of funnel in Irish?
The plural of tonnadóir is tonnadóirí; with the article, na tonnadóirí means “the funnels”. The genitive plural is tonnadóirí, as in béil na dtonnadóirí (the mouths of the funnels).
Why does tonnadóir change to thonnadóir or dtonnadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tonnadóir becomes mo thonnadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtonnadóir (eclipsis).
Is 'tonnadóir' used for a ship's funnel?
No, a ship's or chimney funnel is usually 'simléar'; 'tonnadóir' is the pouring funnel used for liquids.
