HeyRuaHow to say “magnifier” in Irish
- Irish:
- formhéadaitheoir
- English:
- magnifier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUR-av-ay-di-hore” /ˈfˠɔɾˠəvʲeːdʲəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- formhéadaitheoirí (magnifiers)
- Genitive singular:
- formhéadaitheora, an fhormhéadaitheora (e.g. lionsa an fhormhéadaitheora, the lens of the magnifier)
- Genitive plural:
- formhéadaitheoirí, na bhformhéadaitheoirí (e.g. lionsaí na bhformhéadaitheoirí, the lenses of the magnifiers)
What does “formhéadaitheoir” mean?
- magnifier
- A lens or device that makes things look bigger than they are.Also: magnifying glass, magnifying lens, enlarger.
“Formhéadaitheoir” with the article
The plural of magnifier in Irish is formhéadaitheoirí. Here is formhéadaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Formhéadaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using formhéadaitheoir, the Irish word for magnifier.
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Magnifier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for magnifier?
The Irish for magnifier is formhéadaitheoir (pronounced “FUR-av-ay-di-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is formhéadaitheoirí.
How do you pronounce formhéadaitheoir in Irish?
Formhéadaitheoir is said like “FUR-av-ay-di-hore” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠəvʲeːdʲəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of magnifier in Irish?
The plural of formhéadaitheoir is formhéadaitheoirí; with the article, na formhéadaitheoirí means “the magnifiers”. The genitive plural is formhéadaitheoirí, as in lionsaí na bhformhéadaitheoirí (the lenses of the magnifiers).
Why does formhéadaitheoir change to fhormhéadaitheoir or bhformhéadaitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) formhéadaitheoir becomes m'fhormhéadaitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhformhéadaitheoir (eclipsis).
How is formhéadaitheoir related to other words?
It comes from the verb formhéadaigh, to magnify, whose verbal noun is formhéadú, magnification.
