HeyRuaHow to say “hotplate” in Irish
- Irish:
- teophláta
- English:
- hotplate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYOH-flaw-tuh” /ˈtʲoːˌfˠlˠɑːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- teophlátaí (hotplates)
- Genitive singular:
- teophláta, an teophláta (e.g. teas an teophláta, the heat of the hotplate)
- Genitive plural:
- teophlátaí, na dteophlátaí (e.g. líon na dteophlátaí, the number of hotplates)
What does “teophláta” mean?
- hotplate
- A flat heated surface, often on a cooker, used for cooking food or keeping it warm.Also: hot plate, cooking ring, hob.
“Teophláta” with the article
The plural of hotplate in Irish is teophlátaí. Here is teophláta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teophláta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teophláta, the Irish word for hotplate.
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Hotplate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hotplate?
The Irish for hotplate is teophláta (pronounced “TYOH-flaw-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teophlátaí.
How do you pronounce teophláta in Irish?
Teophláta is said like “TYOH-flaw-tuh” (IPA /ˈtʲoːˌfˠlˠɑːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of hotplate in Irish?
The plural of teophláta is teophlátaí; with the article, na teophlátaí means “the hotplates”. The genitive plural is teophlátaí, as in líon na dteophlátaí (the number of hotplates).
Why does teophláta change to theophláta or dteophláta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teophláta becomes mo theophláta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteophláta (eclipsis).
How is 'teophláta' formed?
It combines 'te' (hot) and 'pláta' (plate), with lenition of the p after the prefix: teophláta.
