HeyRuaHow to say “radar” in Irish
- Irish:
- radar
- English:
- radar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RA-dar” /ˈɾˠadˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- radair, an radair (e.g. scáileán an radair, the radar screen)
What does “radar” mean?
- radar
- A system that uses radio waves to find the position and speed of objects such as aircraft, ships or weather.Also: radar system, radar equipment.
“Radar” with the article
Here is radar after the article (an t-alt).
an radar
the radar
No change after an
“Radar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using radar, the Irish word for radar.
Chonaic siad an t-eitleán ar an radar.
They saw the plane on the radar.
Tá radar nua ar an long.
The ship has a new radar.
D'imigh an bád as radharc an radair.
The boat disappeared from the radar's view.
Bhí an píolóta ag faire ar scáileán an radair.
The pilot was watching the radar screen.
Úsáideann na gardaí radar chun luas a thomhas.
The police use radar to measure speed.
Taispeánann an radar báisteach ag teacht ón iarthar.
The radar shows rain coming from the west.
Níor oibrigh an radar sa cheo.
The radar did not work in the fog.
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Radar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for radar?
The Irish for radar is radar (pronounced “RA-dar”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce radar in Irish?
Radar is said like “RA-dar” (IPA /ˈɾˠadˠəɾˠ/).
Does radar have a plural?
No plural form is given for radar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is the Irish word for radar the same as in English?
Yes, 'radar' is used in Irish with the same meaning, and it takes Irish grammar, so 'the radar screen' is 'scáileán an radair'.
