HeyRuaHow to say “plotter” in Irish
- Irish:
- plotaire
- English:
- plotter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PLUT-uh-ruh” /ˈplˠɔt̪ˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- plotairí (plotters)
- Genitive singular:
- plotaire, an phlotaire (e.g. peann an phlotaire, the plotter's pen)
- Genitive plural:
- plotairí, na bplotairí (e.g. cáipéisíocht na bplotairí, the plotters' documentation)
What does “plotaire” mean?
“Plotaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- plotter
- A device connected to a computer that draws graphs, maps or plans on paper using pens or similar tools.Also: graph plotter, pen plotter, printer.
1 other meaning:
- 2plotter
- A person who plots positions or courses, for example on a chart or map.Also: chart plotter, course plotter.
“Plotaire” with the article
The plural of plotter in Irish is plotairí. Here is plotaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Plotaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plotaire, the Irish word for plotter.
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Plotter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plotter?
The Irish for plotter is plotaire (pronounced “PLUT-uh-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is plotairí.
How do you pronounce plotaire in Irish?
Plotaire is said like “PLUT-uh-ruh” (IPA /ˈplˠɔt̪ˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of plotter in Irish?
The plural of plotaire is plotairí; with the article, na plotairí means “the plotters”. The genitive plural is plotairí, as in cáipéisíocht na bplotairí (the plotters' documentation).
Why does plotaire change to phlotaire or bplotaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plotaire becomes mo phlotaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplotaire (eclipsis).
Is 'plotaire' the same as 'printéir'?
No. A 'printéir' prints pages of text and images, while a 'plotaire' draws lines, graphs and plans, often on large sheets.
