HeyRuaHow to say “planer” in Irish
- Irish:
- plánóir
- English:
- planer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAW-noh-ir” /ˈpl̪ˠaːn̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- plánóirí (planers)
- Genitive singular:
- plánóra, an phlánóra (e.g. lann an phlánóra, the blade of the planer)
- Genitive plural:
- plánóirí, na bplánóirí (e.g. lanna na bplánóirí, the blades of the planers)
What does “plánóir” mean?
- planer
- A tool or machine used to smooth and level the surface of wood or metal.Also: planing machine, plane, planer machine.
“Plánóir” with the article
The plural of planer in Irish is plánóirí. Here is plánóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Plánóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plánóir, the Irish word for planer.
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Planer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for planer?
The Irish for planer is plánóir (pronounced “PLAW-noh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is plánóirí.
How do you pronounce plánóir in Irish?
Plánóir is said like “PLAW-noh-ir” (IPA /ˈpl̪ˠaːn̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of planer in Irish?
The plural of plánóir is plánóirí; with the article, na plánóirí means “the planers”. The genitive plural is plánóirí, as in lanna na bplánóirí (the blades of the planers).
Why does plánóir change to phlánóir or bplánóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plánóir becomes mo phlánóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplánóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'plánóir' and 'plána'?
A 'plána' is usually the hand plane used by a carpenter, while 'plánóir' is the planer, often a machine, and can also mean a person who planes.
