HeyRuaHow to say “laser” in Irish
- Irish:
- léasar
- English:
- laser
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAY-sur” /ˈlʲeːsəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- léasair (lasers)
- Genitive singular:
- léasair, an léasair (e.g. léas an léasair, the beam of the laser)
- Genitive plural:
- léasar, na léasar (e.g. úsáid na léasar, the use of the lasers)
What does “léasar” mean?
- laser
- A device that produces a narrow, intense beam of light, used in medicine, industry and technology.Also: laser beam, laser device.
“Léasar” with the article
The plural of laser in Irish is léasair. Here is léasar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an léasar
the laser
No change after an
na léasair
the lasers
Plural: no change after na
“Léasar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léasar, the Irish word for laser.
Úsáideann an dochtúir léasar chun na súile a dheisiú.
The doctor uses a laser to repair the eyes.
Tá an léasar an-chumhachtach.
The laser is very powerful.
Bhí solas dearg an léasair ar an mballa.
The red light of the laser was on the wall.
Bíonn léasair i ngach printéir nua-aimseartha.
There are lasers in every modern printer.
Cheannaigh mé léasar beag don chat.
I bought a small laser for the cat.
Gearradh an miotal le léasar.
The metal was cut with a laser.
Tá suim mhór aige i dteicneolaíocht léasar.
He is very interested in laser technology.
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Laser in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for laser?
The Irish for laser is léasar (pronounced “LAY-sur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is léasair.
How do you pronounce léasar in Irish?
Léasar is said like “LAY-sur” (IPA /ˈlʲeːsəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of laser in Irish?
The plural of léasar is léasair; with the article, na léasair means “the lasers”. The genitive plural is léasar, as in úsáid na léasar (the use of the lasers).
How do I say 'laser printer' in Irish?
It is 'printéir léasair', with léasar in the genitive singular after the noun.
