HeyRuaHow to say “machinery” in Irish
- Irish:
- meaisínre
- English:
- machinery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MA-sheen-ruh” /ˈmaʃiːnʲɾʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- meaisínre, an mheaisínre (e.g. cothabháil an mheaisínre, maintenance of the machinery)
What does “meaisínre” mean?
- machinery
- Machines in general, or the working parts of a machine, considered together.Also: machines, mechanism, plant.
“Meaisínre” with the article
Here is meaisínre after the article (an t-alt).
an meaisínre
the machinery
No change after an
“Meaisínre” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meaisínre, the Irish word for machinery.
Tá meaisínre nua sa mhonarcha anois.
There is new machinery in the factory now.
Bhris an meaisínre síos arís inné.
The machinery broke down again yesterday.
Is costasach an rud é meaisínre feirme.
Farm machinery is an expensive thing.
Ná cuir do lámh sa mheaisínre.
Don't put your hand in the machinery.
Tá torann an mheaisínre ag cur as dom.
The noise of the machinery is bothering me.
Ceannaíodh meaisínre trom don tógáil.
Heavy machinery was bought for the construction.
Oibríonn sé leis an meaisínre gach lá.
He works with the machinery every day.
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Machinery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for machinery?
The Irish for machinery is meaisínre (pronounced “MA-sheen-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce meaisínre in Irish?
Meaisínre is said like “MA-sheen-ruh” (IPA /ˈmaʃiːnʲɾʲə/).
Does meaisínre have a plural?
No plural form is given for meaisínre in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does meaisínre change to mheaisínre?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheaisínre. After ár (our) it stays ár meaisínre, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'meaisín' and 'meaisínre'?
'Meaisín' is a single machine, while 'meaisínre' is a collective noun for machinery in general. 'Innealra' is a common synonym for machinery.
