HeyRuaHow to say “mixer” in Irish
- Irish:
- suaiteoir
- English:
- mixer, agitator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SOO-uh-tyohr” /ˈsˠuət̠ʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- suaiteoirí (mixers)
- Genitive singular:
- suaiteora, an tsuaiteora (e.g. babhla an tsuaiteora, the bowl of the mixer)
- Genitive plural:
- suaiteoirí, na suaiteoirí (e.g. lanna na suaiteoirí, the blades of the mixers)
What does “suaiteoir” mean?
“Suaiteoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mixer
- A device or machine for mixing or blending things, such as food or concrete.Also: blender, food mixer, agitator.
1 other meaning: agitator
- 2agitator
- A person who stirs up trouble or unrest among people.Also: troublemaker, stirrer.
“Suaiteoir” with the article
The plural of mixer in Irish is suaiteoirí. Here is suaiteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Suaiteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using suaiteoir, the Irish word for mixer.
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Mixer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mixer?
The Irish for mixer is suaiteoir (pronounced “SOO-uh-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is suaiteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean agitator.
How do you pronounce suaiteoir in Irish?
Suaiteoir is said like “SOO-uh-tyohr” (IPA /ˈsˠuət̠ʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of mixer in Irish?
The plural of suaiteoir is suaiteoirí; with the article, na suaiteoirí means “the mixers”. The genitive plural is suaiteoirí, as in lanna na suaiteoirí (the blades of the mixers).
Does suaiteoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Suaiteoir can mean mixer or agitator, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does suaiteoir change to shuaiteoir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shuaiteoir. After ár (our) it stays ár suaiteoir, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is suaiteoir the same as cumascóir?
Both can mean mixer, but cumascóir is often used for a blender or mixing desk, while suaiteoir comes from suaith, to stir or agitate, and also means a human agitator.
