Mixer in Irish (Cumascóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for mixer?

The Irish for mixer is cumascóir (pronounced “KUM-us-kohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cumascóirí. Depending on context it can also mean mixer (audio).

Q: What is the plural of mixer in Irish?

The plural of cumascóir is cumascóirí; with the article, na cumascóirí means “the mixers”. The genitive plural is cumascóirí, as in lanna na gcumascóirí (the blades of the mixers).

Q: Does cumascóir have more than one meaning?

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

How to say “mixer” in Irish

Irish:: cumascóir
English:: mixer, mixer (audio)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KUM-us-kohr” /ˈkʊməsˌkoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: cumascóirí (mixers)
Genitive singular:: cumascóra, an chumascóra (e.g. luas an chumascóra, the speed of the mixer)
Genitive plural:: cumascóirí, na gcumascóirí (e.g. lanna na gcumascóirí, the blades of the mixers)

What does “cumascóir” mean?

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

mixer: A machine or device that mixes things together, such as a food mixer or a cement mixer.Also: food mixer, blender, cement mixer.

1 other meaning: mixer (audio)

2mixer (audio): A device or a person that mixes sound signals, for example in a recording studio.Also: mixer, sound mixer, mixing desk, audio mixer.

“Cumascóir” with the article

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

an cumascóir

the mixer

No change after an

na cumascóirí

the mixers

Plural: no change after na

“Cumascóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Cheannaigh mé cumascóir nua don chistin.

I bought a new mixer for the kitchen.

Cuir an t-im agus an siúcra sa chumascóir.

Put the butter and sugar in the mixer.

Tá an cumascóir an-ghlórach ar maidin.

The mixer is very noisy in the morning.

Bhris babhla an chumascóra inné.

The mixer bowl broke yesterday.

Bhí cumascóir stroighne ag obair ar an láithreán.

A cement mixer was working on the site.

Tá cumascóirí leictreacha níos saoire anois.

Electric mixers are cheaper now.

Ní oibríonn mo chumascóir níos mó.

My mixer doesn't work any more.

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Mixer in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for mixer?

The Irish for mixer is cumascóir (pronounced “KUM-us-kohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cumascóirí. Depending on context it can also mean mixer (audio).

How do you pronounce cumascóir in Irish?

Cumascóir is said like “KUM-us-kohr” (IPA /ˈkʊməsˌkoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of mixer in Irish?

The plural of cumascóir is cumascóirí; with the article, na cumascóirí means “the mixers”. The genitive plural is cumascóirí, as in lanna na gcumascóirí (the blades of the mixers).

Does cumascóir have more than one meaning?

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

Why does cumascóir change to chumascóir or gcumascóir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cumascóir becomes mo chumascóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcumascóir (eclipsis).

Is 'cumascóir' related to 'cumasc'?

Yes, 'cumascóir' comes from 'cumasc' (mixing, blending) and the verb 'cumaisc' (mix), with the agent ending '-óir'.

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