HeyRuaHow to say “receptor” in Irish
- Irish:
- gabhdóir
- English:
- receptor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GOW-dohr” /ˈɡaudoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- gabhdóirí (receptors)
- Genitive singular:
- gabhdóra, an ghabhdóra (e.g. feidhm an ghabhdóra, function of the receptor)
- Genitive plural:
- gabhdóirí, na ngabhdóirí (e.g. líon na ngabhdóirí, number of receptors)
What does “gabhdóir” mean?
- receptor
- A cell, nerve ending or molecule in the body that receives a stimulus or binds a particular substance.Also: sensory receptor, cell receptor.
“Gabhdóir” with the article
The plural of receptor in Irish is gabhdóirí. Here is gabhdóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gabhdóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gabhdóir, the Irish word for receptor.
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Receptor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for receptor?
The Irish for receptor is gabhdóir (pronounced “GOW-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gabhdóirí.
How do you pronounce gabhdóir in Irish?
Gabhdóir is said like “GOW-dohr” (IPA /ˈɡaudoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of receptor in Irish?
The plural of gabhdóir is gabhdóirí; with the article, na gabhdóirí means “the receptors”. The genitive plural is gabhdóirí, as in líon na ngabhdóirí (number of receptors).
Why does gabhdóir change to ghabhdóir or ngabhdóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gabhdóir becomes mo ghabhdóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngabhdóir (eclipsis).
Is 'gabhdóir' the same as 'braiteoir'?
Not quite: 'gabhdóir' is a biological receptor in the body, while 'braiteoir' is usually a technical sensor or detector.
