HeyRuaHow to say “lighter” in Irish
- Irish:
- lastóir
- English:
- lighter, shipper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAS-tohr” /ˈl̪ˠasˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- lastóirí (lighters)
- Genitive singular:
- lastóra, an lastóra (e.g. breosla an lastóra, the lighter's fuel)
- Genitive plural:
- lastóirí, na lastóirí (e.g. breosla na lastóirí, the fuel of the lighters)
What does “lastóir” mean?
“Lastóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lighter
- A small device that makes a flame, used for lighting cigarettes, candles or fires.Also: cigarette lighter, gas lighter.
1 other meaning: shipper
- 2shipper
- A person or company that loads and sends goods as cargo, especially by ship.Also: loader, freighter.
“Lastóir” with the article
The plural of lighter in Irish is lastóirí. Here is lastóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lastóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lastóir, the Irish word for lighter.
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Lighter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lighter?
The Irish for lighter is lastóir (pronounced “LAS-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lastóirí. Depending on context it can also mean shipper.
How do you pronounce lastóir in Irish?
Lastóir is said like “LAS-tohr” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠasˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of lighter in Irish?
The plural of lastóir is lastóirí; with the article, na lastóirí means “the lighters”. The genitive plural is lastóirí, as in breosla na lastóirí (the fuel of the lighters).
Does lastóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lastóir can mean lighter or shipper, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'lastóir' and 'lasán'?
A 'lastóir' is a lighter, a device you can use many times, while a 'lasán' is a single match. 'Bosca lasán' is a box of matches.
Is 'lastóir' the word for a lighter boat used in a harbour?
No, 'lastóir' means a shipper of goods or a cigarette lighter, not a lighter boat. A flat barge used to unload ships is a 'lictéar'.
