HeyRuaHow to say “inverter” in Irish
- Irish:
- inbhéartóir
- English:
- inverter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-vay-ar-tohr” /ˈɪnʲvʲeːɾˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- inbhéartóirí (inverters)
- Genitive singular:
- inbhéartóra, an inbhéartóra (e.g. cumhacht an inbhéartóra, the power of the inverter)
- Genitive plural:
- inbhéartóirí, na n-inbhéartóirí (e.g. suiteáil na n-inbhéartóirí, the installation of the inverters)
What does “inbhéartóir” mean?
- inverter
- An electrical device that converts direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC).Also: power inverter, dc to ac converter.
“Inbhéartóir” with the article
The plural of inverter in Irish is inbhéartóirí. Here is inbhéartóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Inbhéartóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using inbhéartóir, the Irish word for inverter.
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Inverter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inverter?
The Irish for inverter is inbhéartóir (pronounced “IN-vay-ar-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is inbhéartóirí.
How do you pronounce inbhéartóir in Irish?
Inbhéartóir is said like “IN-vay-ar-tohr” (IPA /ˈɪnʲvʲeːɾˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of inverter in Irish?
The plural of inbhéartóir is inbhéartóirí; with the article, na hinbhéartóirí means “the inverters”. The genitive plural is inbhéartóirí, as in suiteáil na n-inbhéartóirí (the installation of the inverters).
Why does inbhéartóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-inbhéartóir (the inverter), a hinbhéartóir (her inverter), a n-inbhéartóir (their inverter), na hinbhéartóirí (the inverters).
What is the difference between an inbhéartóir and a claochladán?
An inbhéartóir changes direct current into alternating current, while a claochladán (transformer) changes the voltage of alternating current.
