HeyRuaHow to say “mandrel” in Irish
- Irish:
- mandrail
- English:
- mandrel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAN-dral” /ˈmˠanˠd̪ˠɾˠəlʲ/
- Plural:
- mandrailí (mandrels)
- Genitive singular:
- mandraile, na mandraile (e.g. fad na mandraile, the length of the mandrel)
- Genitive plural:
- mandrailí, na mandrailí (e.g. tacar na mandrailí, the set of mandrels)
What does “mandrail” mean?
- mandrel
- A metal rod or spindle around which material is shaped, bent or held while being worked, for example on a lathe.Also: mandril, spindle, arbor.
“Mandrail” with the article
The plural of mandrel in Irish is mandrailí. Here is mandrail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mandrail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mandrail, the Irish word for mandrel.
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Mandrel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mandrel?
The Irish for mandrel is mandrail (pronounced “MAN-dral”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is mandrailí.
How do you pronounce mandrail in Irish?
Mandrail is said like “MAN-dral” (IPA /ˈmˠanˠd̪ˠɾˠəlʲ/).
What is the plural of mandrel in Irish?
The plural of mandrail is mandrailí; with the article, na mandrailí means “the mandrels”. The genitive plural is mandrailí, as in tacar na mandrailí (the set of mandrels).
Why does mandrail change to mhandrail?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhandrail. After ár (our) it stays ár mandrail, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'mandrail' an everyday word?
No, 'mandrail' is a technical term used in metalwork and engineering, for the rod on which material is shaped or turned.
