Mixer in Irish (Meascthóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for mixer?

The Irish for mixer is meascthóir (pronounced “MASK-hoe-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is meascthóirí. Depending on context it can also mean mixer (person).

Q: What is the plural of mixer in Irish?

The plural of meascthóir is meascthóirí; with the article, na meascthóirí means “the mixers”. The genitive plural is meascthóirí, as in úsáid na meascthóirí (the use of the mixers).

Q: Does meascthóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Meascthóir can mean mixer or mixer (person), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “mixer” in Irish

Irish:: meascthóir
English:: mixer, mixer (person)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “MASK-hoe-ir” /ˈmʲaskəhoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: meascthóirí (mixers)
Genitive singular:: meascthóra, an mheascthóra (e.g. babhla an mheascthóra, the mixer's bowl)
Genitive plural:: meascthóirí, na meascthóirí (e.g. úsáid na meascthóirí, the use of the mixers)

What does “meascthóir” mean?

“Meascthóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

mixer: A machine or device used for mixing things together, such as food or concrete.Also: blender, food mixer, concrete mixer.

1 other meaning: mixer (person)

2mixer (person): A person who mixes things, for example sound or ingredients.Also: mixer, sound mixer.

“Meascthóir” with the article

The plural of mixer in Irish is meascthóirí. Here is meascthóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an meascthóir

the mixer

No change after an

na meascthóirí

the mixers

Plural: no change after na

“Meascthóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using meascthóir, the Irish word for mixer.

Cheannaigh mé meascthóir nua don chistin.

I bought a new mixer for the kitchen.

Tá an meascthóir briste arís.

The mixer is broken again.

Cuir na huibheacha isteach sa mheascthóir.

Put the eggs into the mixer.

Bhí an torann ón meascthóir an-ard.

The noise from the mixer was very loud.

Glan babhla an mheascthóra tar éis é a úsáid.

Clean the mixer's bowl after using it.

Díolann an siopa sin meascthóirí saora.

That shop sells cheap mixers.

Tá mo mheascthóir an-úsáideach agus mé ag bácáil.

My mixer is very useful when I'm baking.

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Mixer in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for mixer?

The Irish for mixer is meascthóir (pronounced “MASK-hoe-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is meascthóirí. Depending on context it can also mean mixer (person).

How do you pronounce meascthóir in Irish?

Meascthóir is said like “MASK-hoe-ir” (IPA /ˈmʲaskəhoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of mixer in Irish?

The plural of meascthóir is meascthóirí; with the article, na meascthóirí means “the mixers”. The genitive plural is meascthóirí, as in úsáid na meascthóirí (the use of the mixers).

Does meascthóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Meascthóir can mean mixer or mixer (person), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does meascthóir change to mheascthóir?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheascthóir. After ár (our) it stays ár meascthóir, because m does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between 'meascthóir' and 'cumascóir'?

Both can mean mixer; 'cumascóir' is often used for a blender, while 'meascthóir' is a general mixer, as in 'meascthóir coincréite'.

Mixer in Irish (Meascthóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage