HeyRuaHow to say “launcher” in Irish
- Irish:
- lainseálaí
- English:
- launcher
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAN-shaw-lee” /ˈlanʲʃɑːlʲiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lainseálaithe (launchers)
- Genitive singular:
- lainseálaí, an lainseálaí (e.g. inneall an lainseálaí, the engine of the launcher)
- Genitive plural:
- lainseálaithe, na lainseálaithe (e.g. monarcha na lainseálaithe, the launchers' factory)
What does “lainseálaí” mean?
- launcher
- A device or vehicle used to launch something, such as a rocket, missile or boat.Also: rocket launcher, launch vehicle, launching device.
“Lainseálaí” with the article
The plural of launcher in Irish is lainseálaithe. Here is lainseálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lainseálaí
the launcher
No change after an
na lainseálaithe
the launchers
Plural: no change after na
“Lainseálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lainseálaí, the Irish word for launcher.
Tá an lainseálaí réidh don roicéad.
The launcher is ready for the rocket.
Thóg siad lainseálaí nua ar an trá.
They built a new launcher on the beach.
Bhí fadhb le hinneall an lainseálaí.
There was a problem with the launcher's engine.
Tá dhá lainseálaí ag an arm.
The army has two launchers.
Cuireadh an tsatailít i lainseálaí mór.
The satellite was put in a large launcher.
Chonaic mé an lainseálaí sa phictiúr.
I saw the launcher in the picture.
Tá na lainseálaithe seo an-chostasach.
These launchers are very expensive.
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Launcher in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for launcher?
The Irish for launcher is lainseálaí (pronounced “LAN-shaw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lainseálaithe.
How do you pronounce lainseálaí in Irish?
Lainseálaí is said like “LAN-shaw-lee” (IPA /ˈlanʲʃɑːlʲiː/).
What is the plural of launcher in Irish?
The plural of lainseálaí is lainseálaithe; with the article, na lainseálaithe means “the launchers”. The genitive plural is lainseálaithe, as in monarcha na lainseálaithe (the launchers' factory).
How is 'lainseálaí' related to 'lainseáil'?
'Lainseáil' is the act of launching, while 'lainseálaí' is the thing or person that does the launching, the launcher.
