HeyRuaHow to say “isolator” in Irish
- Irish:
- aonraitheoir
- English:
- isolator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AYN-ree-hor” /ˈeːnˠɾˠiˌhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- aonraitheoirí (isolators)
- Genitive singular:
- aonraitheora, an aonraitheora (e.g. lasc an aonraitheora, the isolator switch)
- Genitive plural:
- aonraitheoirí, na n-aonraitheoirí (e.g. suiteáil na n-aonraitheoirí, the installation of the isolators)
What does “aonraitheoir” mean?
- isolator
- A device that keeps something electrically, thermally or physically separated from its surroundings.Also: isolating device, insulator.
“Aonraitheoir” with the article
The plural of isolator in Irish is aonraitheoirí. Here is aonraitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aonraitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aonraitheoir, the Irish word for isolator.
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Isolator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for isolator?
The Irish for isolator is aonraitheoir (pronounced “AYN-ree-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aonraitheoirí.
How do you pronounce aonraitheoir in Irish?
Aonraitheoir is said like “AYN-ree-hor” (IPA /ˈeːnˠɾˠiˌhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of isolator in Irish?
The plural of aonraitheoir is aonraitheoirí; with the article, na haonraitheoirí means “the isolators”. The genitive plural is aonraitheoirí, as in suiteáil na n-aonraitheoirí (the installation of the isolators).
Why does aonraitheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aonraitheoir (the isolator), a haonraitheoir (her isolator), a n-aonraitheoir (their isolator), na haonraitheoirí (the isolators).
Is 'aonraitheoir' the same as 'inslitheoir'?
Not quite: 'aonraitheoir' is an isolator that separates or cuts off a part, while 'inslitheoir' is an insulator, a material that does not conduct.
