HeyRuaHow to say “gauge” in Irish
- Irish:
- tomhsaire
- English:
- gauge, measurer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TOWS-ir-uh” /t̪ˠəusˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- tomhsairí (gauges)
- Genitive singular:
- tomhsaire, an tomhsaire (e.g. snáthaid an tomhsaire, the needle of the gauge)
- Genitive plural:
- tomhsairí, na dtomhsairí (e.g. léamh na dtomhsairí, reading the gauges)
What does “tomhsaire” mean?
“Tomhsaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gauge
- An instrument used for measuring something, such as pressure, level or amount.Also: meter, measuring instrument, measurer.
1 other meaning: measurer
- 2measurer
- A person whose job or task is to measure things.Also: surveyor, assessor.
Other Irish words for gauge: tomhais (measure)
“Tomhsaire” with the article
The plural of gauge in Irish is tomhsairí. Here is tomhsaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tomhsaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tomhsaire, the Irish word for gauge.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Gauge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gauge?
The Irish for gauge is tomhsaire (pronounced “TOWS-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tomhsairí. Depending on context it can also mean measurer.
How do you pronounce tomhsaire in Irish?
Tomhsaire is said like “TOWS-ir-uh” (IPA /t̪ˠəusˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of gauge in Irish?
The plural of tomhsaire is tomhsairí; with the article, na tomhsairí means “the gauges”. The genitive plural is tomhsairí, as in léamh na dtomhsairí (reading the gauges).
Does tomhsaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tomhsaire can mean gauge or measurer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tomhsaire change to thomhsaire or dtomhsaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tomhsaire becomes mo thomhsaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtomhsaire (eclipsis).
How is 'tomhsaire' different from 'méadar'?
'Tomhsaire' is a general measuring device or gauge, from 'tomhas' (measure), while 'méadar' is used for meters such as 'méadar leictreachais' and also the unit metre.
