HeyRuaHow to say “projector” in Irish
- Irish:
- teilgeoir
- English:
- projector, thrower, caster
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TEL-ig-yohr” /ˈtʲɛlʲəɟoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- teilgeoirí (projectors)
- Genitive singular:
- teilgeora, an teilgeora (e.g. lionsa an teilgeora, the lens of the projector)
- Genitive plural:
- teilgeoirí, na dteilgeoirí (e.g. lionsaí na dteilgeoirí, the lenses of the projectors)
What does “teilgeoir” mean?
“Teilgeoir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- projector
- A device that projects images, films or slides onto a screen.Also: slide projector, data projector, film projector.
2 other meanings: thrower or caster
- 2thrower
- A person who throws or casts something, such as a pitcher or slinger.Also: pitcher, slinger, caster.
- 3caster
- A person who casts metal or moulds things, a founder or moulder.Also: founder, moulder.
“Teilgeoir” with the article
The plural of projector in Irish is teilgeoirí. Here is teilgeoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teilgeoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teilgeoir, the Irish word for projector.
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Projector in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for projector?
The Irish for projector is teilgeoir (pronounced “TEL-ig-yohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teilgeoirí. Depending on context it can also mean thrower or caster.
How do you pronounce teilgeoir in Irish?
Teilgeoir is said like “TEL-ig-yohr” (IPA /ˈtʲɛlʲəɟoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of projector in Irish?
The plural of teilgeoir is teilgeoirí; with the article, na teilgeoirí means “the projectors”. The genitive plural is teilgeoirí, as in lionsaí na dteilgeoirí (the lenses of the projectors).
Does teilgeoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teilgeoir can mean projector, thrower or caster, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teilgeoir change to theilgeoir or dteilgeoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teilgeoir becomes mo theilgeoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteilgeoir (eclipsis).
How do I say 'overhead projector' in Irish?
Use osteilgeoir; a data projector is teilgeoir sonraí.
Is teilgeoir related to the verb teilg?
Yes, it comes from teilg 'throw, cast, project', so teilgeoir is literally 'one that casts or projects'.
