HeyRuaHow to say “generator” in Irish
- Irish:
- gineadóir
- English:
- generator, begetter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GIN-uh-dohr” /ˈɟɪnʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- gineadóirí (generators)
- Genitive singular:
- gineadóra, an ghineadóra (e.g. inneall an ghineadóra, the generator engine)
- Genitive plural:
- gineadóirí, na ngineadóirí (e.g. torann na ngineadóirí, the noise of the generators)
What does “gineadóir” mean?
“Gineadóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- generator
- A machine that produces electricity or another form of energy.Also: dynamo, power generator.
1 other meaning: begetter
- 2begetter
- A person or thing that begets, produces or originates something.Also: originator, producer, sower.
“Gineadóir” with the article
The plural of generator in Irish is gineadóirí. Here is gineadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gineadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gineadóir, the Irish word for generator.
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Generator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for generator?
The Irish for generator is gineadóir (pronounced “GIN-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gineadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean begetter.
How do you pronounce gineadóir in Irish?
Gineadóir is said like “GIN-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈɟɪnʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of generator in Irish?
The plural of gineadóir is gineadóirí; with the article, na gineadóirí means “the generators”. The genitive plural is gineadóirí, as in torann na ngineadóirí (the noise of the generators).
Does gineadóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gineadóir can mean generator or begetter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gineadóir change to ghineadóir or ngineadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gineadóir becomes mo ghineadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngineadóir (eclipsis).
What is the word for the act of generating?
The act of generating is 'giniúint', and the verb 'gin' means to beget or generate.
