HeyRuaHow to say “microwave” in Irish
- Irish:
- micreathonnán
- English:
- microwave, microwave oven
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIK-ruh-hun-awn” /ˈmʲɪcɾʲəˌhɔn̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- micreathonnáin (microwaves)
- Genitive singular:
- micreathonnáin, an mhicreathonnáin (e.g. doras an mhicreathonnáin, the microwave door)
- Genitive plural:
- micreathonnán, na micreathonnán (e.g. úsáid na micreathonnán, the use of the microwaves)
What does “micreathonnán” mean?
“Micreathonnán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- microwave
- A very short electromagnetic wave, as used in radar and in microwave ovens.Also: microwave radiation, short wave.
1 other meaning: microwave oven
- 2microwave oven
- Informally, a kitchen appliance that heats food using microwaves.Also: microwave.
“Micreathonnán” with the article
The plural of microwave in Irish is micreathonnáin. Here is micreathonnán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Micreathonnán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using micreathonnán, the Irish word for microwave.
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Microwave in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for microwave?
The Irish for microwave is micreathonnán (pronounced “MIK-ruh-hun-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is micreathonnáin. Depending on context it can also mean microwave oven.
How do you pronounce micreathonnán in Irish?
Micreathonnán is said like “MIK-ruh-hun-awn” (IPA /ˈmʲɪcɾʲəˌhɔn̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of microwave in Irish?
The plural of micreathonnán is micreathonnáin; with the article, na micreathonnáin means “the microwaves”. The genitive plural is micreathonnán, as in úsáid na micreathonnán (the use of the microwaves).
Does micreathonnán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Micreathonnán can mean microwave or microwave oven, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does micreathonnán change to mhicreathonnán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhicreathonnán. After ár (our) it stays ár micreathonnán, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'microwave oven' in Irish?
The full term is 'oigheann micreathonnán', but in everyday speech 'micreathonnán' alone is often used for the appliance.
