HeyRuaHow to say “gas turbine” in Irish
- Irish:
- gástuirbín
- English:
- gas turbine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GAWS-tur-ub-een” /ˈɡɑːsˌt̪ˠɪɾˠəbʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- gástuirbíní (gas turbines)
- Genitive singular:
- gástuirbín, an ghástuirbín (e.g. lanna an ghástuirbín, the blades of the gas turbine)
- Genitive plural:
- gástuirbíní, na ngástuirbíní (e.g. dearadh na ngástuirbíní, the design of the gas turbines)
What does “gástuirbín” mean?
- gas turbine
- An engine in which hot gas from burning fuel turns a turbine to produce power.Also: turbine, gas engine, jet engine.
“Gástuirbín” with the article
The plural of gas turbine in Irish is gástuirbíní. Here is gástuirbín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gástuirbín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gástuirbín, the Irish word for gas turbine.
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Gas turbine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gas turbine?
The Irish for gas turbine is gástuirbín (pronounced “GAWS-tur-ub-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gástuirbíní.
How do you pronounce gástuirbín in Irish?
Gástuirbín is said like “GAWS-tur-ub-een” (IPA /ˈɡɑːsˌt̪ˠɪɾˠəbʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of gas turbine in Irish?
The plural of gástuirbín is gástuirbíní; with the article, na gástuirbíní means “the gas turbines”. The genitive plural is gástuirbíní, as in dearadh na ngástuirbíní (the design of the gas turbines).
Why does gástuirbín change to ghástuirbín or ngástuirbín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gástuirbín becomes mo ghástuirbín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngástuirbín (eclipsis).
How is 'gástuirbín' formed?
It is a compound of 'gás' (gas) and 'tuirbín' (turbine), so 'gástuirbín' simply means gas turbine.
