HeyRuaHow to say “pointer” in Irish
- Irish:
- pointeoir
- English:
- pointer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PWIN-tyohr” /ˈpˠɪnʲtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- pointeoirí (pointers)
- Genitive singular:
- pointeora, an phointeora (e.g. cruth an phointeora, the shape of the pointer)
- Genitive plural:
- pointeoirí, na bpointeoirí (e.g. úsáid na bpointeoirí, the use of the pointers)
What does “pointeoir” mean?
“Pointeoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pointer
- An arrow or symbol on a computer screen that moves with the mouse and shows where you are pointing.Also: cursor, mouse pointer.
1 other meaning:
- 2pointer
- A stick, needle or indicator used to point at something, such as on a map, dial or scale.Also: indicator, needle.
“Pointeoir” with the article
The plural of pointer in Irish is pointeoirí. Here is pointeoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pointeoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pointeoir, the Irish word for pointer.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pointer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pointer?
The Irish for pointer is pointeoir (pronounced “PWIN-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pointeoirí.
How do you pronounce pointeoir in Irish?
Pointeoir is said like “PWIN-tyohr” (IPA /ˈpˠɪnʲtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of pointer in Irish?
The plural of pointeoir is pointeoirí; with the article, na pointeoirí means “the pointers”. The genitive plural is pointeoirí, as in úsáid na bpointeoirí (the use of the pointers).
Why does pointeoir change to phointeoir or bpointeoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pointeoir becomes mo phointeoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpointeoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'pointeoir' and 'cúrsóir'?
'Pointeoir' is the arrow moved by the mouse, while 'cúrsóir' is usually the flashing text cursor where you type, though the two are sometimes used loosely.
