HeyRuaHow to say “insulator” in Irish
- Irish:
- inslitheoir
- English:
- insulator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-shlih-hor” /ˈɪnʲʃlʲɪhoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- inslitheoirí (insulators)
- Genitive singular:
- inslitheora, an inslitheora (e.g. éifeachtacht an inslitheora, the effectiveness of the insulator)
- Genitive plural:
- inslitheoirí, na n-inslitheoirí (e.g. tiús na n-inslitheoirí, the thickness of the insulators)
What does “inslitheoir” mean?
- insulator
- A material or device that does not let electricity, heat or sound pass through easily.Also: insulating material, electrical insulator.
“Inslitheoir” with the article
The plural of insulator in Irish is inslitheoirí. Here is inslitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Inslitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using inslitheoir, the Irish word for insulator.
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Insulator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for insulator?
The Irish for insulator is inslitheoir (pronounced “IN-shlih-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is inslitheoirí.
How do you pronounce inslitheoir in Irish?
Inslitheoir is said like “IN-shlih-hor” (IPA /ˈɪnʲʃlʲɪhoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of insulator in Irish?
The plural of inslitheoir is inslitheoirí; with the article, na hinslitheoirí means “the insulators”. The genitive plural is inslitheoirí, as in tiús na n-inslitheoirí (the thickness of the insulators).
Why does inslitheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-inslitheoir (the insulator), a hinslitheoir (her insulator), a n-inslitheoir (their insulator), na hinslitheoirí (the insulators).
What is the opposite of inslitheoir?
The opposite is seoltóir, a conductor, which lets electricity or heat pass through.
