HeyRuaHow to say “monitor” in Irish
- Irish:
- monatóir
- English:
- monitor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MUN-uh-tohr” /ˈmˠɔnˠət̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- monatóirí (monitors)
- Genitive singular:
- monatóra, an mhonatóra (e.g. scáileán an mhonatóra, the monitor's screen)
- Genitive plural:
- monatóirí, na monatóirí (e.g. scáileáin na monatóirí, the monitors' screens)
What does “monatóir” mean?
“Monatóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- monitor
- A screen or device that displays images or data, such as a computer screen or a medical monitor.Also: screen, display, computer monitor.
1 other meaning:
- 2monitor
- A person who watches over or checks something, such as an observer of elections or a class monitor.Also: observer, supervisor.
“Monatóir” with the article
The plural of monitor in Irish is monatóirí. Here is monatóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Monatóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using monatóir, the Irish word for monitor.
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Monitor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for monitor?
The Irish for monitor is monatóir (pronounced “MUN-uh-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is monatóirí.
How do you pronounce monatóir in Irish?
Monatóir is said like “MUN-uh-tohr” (IPA /ˈmˠɔnˠət̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of monitor in Irish?
The plural of monatóir is monatóirí; with the article, na monatóirí means “the monitors”. The genitive plural is monatóirí, as in scáileáin na monatóirí (the monitors' screens).
Why does monatóir change to mhonatóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhonatóir. After ár (our) it stays ár monatóir, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the verb for 'to monitor' in Irish?
Use 'monatóireacht a dhéanamh ar' or 'faire ar', for example 'monatóireacht a dhéanamh ar an staid'.
