Incinerator in Irish (Dóiteoir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for incinerator?

The Irish for incinerator is dóiteoir (pronounced “DOH-tchor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dóiteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean burner.

Q: What is the plural of incinerator in Irish?

The plural of dóiteoir is dóiteoirí; with the article, na dóiteoirí means “the incinerators”. The genitive plural is dóiteoirí, as in tógáil na ndóiteoirí (the building of the incinerators).

Q: Does dóiteoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dóiteoir can mean incinerator or burner, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “incinerator” in Irish

Irish:: dóiteoir
English:: incinerator, burner
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “DOH-tchor” /ˈd̪ˠoːtʲoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: dóiteoirí (incinerators)
Genitive singular:: dóiteora, an dóiteora (e.g. suíomh an dóiteora, the site of the incinerator)
Genitive plural:: dóiteoirí, na ndóiteoirí (e.g. tógáil na ndóiteoirí, the building of the incinerators)

What does “dóiteoir” mean?

“Dóiteoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

incinerator: A furnace or plant in which waste is burned to ashes.Also: waste burner, furnace.

1 other meaning: burner

2burner: A device that produces a flame for heating, as on a stove or in a laboratory.Also: gas burner, bunsen burner.

“Dóiteoir” with the article

The plural of incinerator in Irish is dóiteoirí. Here is dóiteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an dóiteoir

the incinerator

No change after an

na dóiteoirí

the incinerators

Plural: no change after na

“Dóiteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dóiteoir, the Irish word for incinerator.

Tá an chomhairle ag iarraidh dóiteoir a thógáil anseo.

The council wants to build an incinerator here.

Ní maith le muintir an bhaile an dóiteoir.

The people of the town don't like the incinerator.

Bhí agóid mhór i gcoinne an dóiteora.

There was a big protest against the incinerator.

Dóitear an bruscar go léir sa dóiteoir.

All the rubbish is burned in the incinerator.

Tá níos mó dóiteoirí ar an Mór-Roinn.

There are more incinerators on the Continent.

Las an múinteoir an dóiteoir sa tsaotharlann.

The teacher lit the burner in the lab.

Cuireann dóiteoirí deatach san aer.

Incinerators put smoke into the air.

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Incinerator in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for incinerator?

The Irish for incinerator is dóiteoir (pronounced “DOH-tchor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dóiteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean burner.

How do you pronounce dóiteoir in Irish?

Dóiteoir is said like “DOH-tchor” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠoːtʲoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of incinerator in Irish?

The plural of dóiteoir is dóiteoirí; with the article, na dóiteoirí means “the incinerators”. The genitive plural is dóiteoirí, as in tógáil na ndóiteoirí (the building of the incinerators).

Does dóiteoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dóiteoir can mean incinerator or burner, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does dóiteoir change to dhóiteoir or ndóiteoir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dóiteoir becomes mo dhóiteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndóiteoir (eclipsis).

How is 'dóiteoir' related to other words?

It comes from the verb 'dóigh' (burn) with the agent ending '-eoir', so it literally means 'burner'; compare 'dó' (burning, a burn).

Incinerator in Irish (Dóiteoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage