HeyRuaHow to say “indicator” in Irish
- Irish:
- táscaire
- English:
- indicator, indicator (chemistry)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAWS-kir-uh” /t̪ˠaːsˠkəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- táscairí (indicators)
- Genitive singular:
- táscaire, an táscaire (e.g. léamh an táscaire, the indicator reading)
- Genitive plural:
- táscairí, na dtáscairí (e.g. luachanna na dtáscairí, the values of the indicators)
What does “táscaire” mean?
“Táscaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- indicator
- Something that shows or points to a state, level or condition, such as a measure or a signal.Also: index, pointer, gauge.
1 other meaning: indicator (chemistry)
- 2indicator (chemistry)
- A substance that changes colour to show whether a solution is acid or alkaline.Also: indicator, chemical indicator, litmus.
“Táscaire” with the article
The plural of indicator in Irish is táscairí. Here is táscaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Táscaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using táscaire, the Irish word for indicator.
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Indicator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for indicator?
The Irish for indicator is táscaire (pronounced “TAWS-kir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is táscairí. Depending on context it can also mean indicator (chemistry).
How do you pronounce táscaire in Irish?
Táscaire is said like “TAWS-kir-uh” (IPA /t̪ˠaːsˠkəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of indicator in Irish?
The plural of táscaire is táscairí; with the article, na táscairí means “the indicators”. The genitive plural is táscairí, as in luachanna na dtáscairí (the values of the indicators).
Does táscaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Táscaire can mean indicator or indicator (chemistry), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does táscaire change to tháscaire or dtáscaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) táscaire becomes mo tháscaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtáscaire (eclipsis).
Is táscaire the indicator on a car?
For a car's turn signal Irish usually says 'táscaire' in technical use, but 'comhartha casta' or 'solas casta' is also heard.
