HeyRuaHow to say “igniter” in Irish
- Irish:
- adhainteoir
- English:
- igniter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EYE-in-tyor” /ˈəin̠ʲtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- adhainteoirí (igniters)
- Genitive singular:
- adhainteora, an adhainteora (e.g. cnaipe an adhainteora, the igniter button)
- Genitive plural:
- adhainteoirí, na n-adhainteoirí (e.g. suiteáil na n-adhainteoirí, the installation of the igniters)
What does “adhainteoir” mean?
- igniter
- A device or substance used to set something alight or start ignition, as in an engine or a fuel.Also: ignitor, lighter, ignition device.
“Adhainteoir” with the article
The plural of igniter in Irish is adhainteoirí. Here is adhainteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Adhainteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using adhainteoir, the Irish word for igniter.
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Igniter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for igniter?
The Irish for igniter is adhainteoir (pronounced “EYE-in-tyor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is adhainteoirí.
How do you pronounce adhainteoir in Irish?
Adhainteoir is said like “EYE-in-tyor” (IPA /ˈəin̠ʲtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of igniter in Irish?
The plural of adhainteoir is adhainteoirí; with the article, na hadhainteoirí means “the igniters”. The genitive plural is adhainteoirí, as in suiteáil na n-adhainteoirí (the installation of the igniters).
Why does adhainteoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-adhainteoir (the igniter), a hadhainteoir (her igniter), a n-adhainteoir (their igniter), na hadhainteoirí (the igniters).
How is 'adhainteoir' different from 'lastóir'?
'Lastóir' is the everyday word for a cigarette lighter, while 'adhainteoir' is a more technical word for an igniter in an engine, cooker or similar device.
