HeyRuaHow to say “reflector” in Irish
- Irish:
- frithchaiteoir
- English:
- reflector
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIH-khatch-oh-ir” /ˈfʲɾʲɪxatʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- frithchaiteoirí (reflectors)
- Genitive singular:
- frithchaiteora, an fhrithchaiteora (e.g. solas an fhrithchaiteora, the light of the reflector)
- Genitive plural:
- frithchaiteoirí, na bhfrithchaiteoirí (e.g. suíomh na bhfrithchaiteoirí, the position of the reflectors)
What does “frithchaiteoir” mean?
- reflector
- A surface or device that reflects light, heat or sound back, such as a reflector on a bicycle or in a lamp.Also: reflective device, reflecting surface.
“Frithchaiteoir” with the article
The plural of reflector in Irish is frithchaiteoirí. Here is frithchaiteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Frithchaiteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frithchaiteoir, the Irish word for reflector.
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Reflector in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reflector?
The Irish for reflector is frithchaiteoir (pronounced “FRIH-khatch-oh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frithchaiteoirí.
How do you pronounce frithchaiteoir in Irish?
Frithchaiteoir is said like “FRIH-khatch-oh-ir” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪxatʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of reflector in Irish?
The plural of frithchaiteoir is frithchaiteoirí; with the article, na frithchaiteoirí means “the reflectors”. The genitive plural is frithchaiteoirí, as in suíomh na bhfrithchaiteoirí (the position of the reflectors).
Why does frithchaiteoir change to fhrithchaiteoir or bhfrithchaiteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frithchaiteoir becomes mo fhrithchaiteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrithchaiteoir (eclipsis).
Which verb is 'frithchaiteoir' related to?
It comes from the verb 'frithchaith' (reflect), whose verbal noun 'frithchaitheamh' means reflection.
