HeyRuaHow to say “refrigerator” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuarthóir
- English:
- refrigerator, cooler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOOR-hoh-ir” /ˈfuəɾˠhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- fuarthóirí (refrigerators)
- Genitive singular:
- fuarthóra, an fhuarthóra (e.g. doras an fhuarthóra, the fridge door)
- Genitive plural:
- fuarthóirí, na bhfuarthóirí (e.g. doirse na bhfuarthóirí, the doors of the fridges)
What does “fuarthóir” mean?
“Fuarthóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- refrigerator
- An appliance that keeps food and drink cold; a fridge.Also: fridge, cooler.
1 other meaning: cooler
- 2cooler
- A device or unit used to cool something, such as a cooling system in a machine.Also: cooling unit, chiller.
Other Irish words for refrigerator: cuisneoir (refrigerator), fuaraitheoir (refrigerator)
“Fuarthóir” with the article
The plural of refrigerator in Irish is fuarthóirí. Here is fuarthóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fuarthóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuarthóir, the Irish word for refrigerator.
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Refrigerator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for refrigerator?
The Irish for refrigerator is fuarthóir (pronounced “FOOR-hoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fuarthóirí. Depending on context it can also mean cooler.
How do you pronounce fuarthóir in Irish?
Fuarthóir is said like “FOOR-hoh-ir” (IPA /ˈfuəɾˠhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of refrigerator in Irish?
The plural of fuarthóir is fuarthóirí; with the article, na fuarthóirí means “the refrigerators”. The genitive plural is fuarthóirí, as in doirse na bhfuarthóirí (the doors of the fridges).
Does fuarthóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fuarthóir can mean refrigerator or cooler, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fuarthóir change to fhuarthóir or bhfuarthóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuarthóir becomes m'fhuarthóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuarthóir (eclipsis).
Is fuarthóir the usual word for a fridge?
Many speakers say cuisneoir for a fridge; fuarthóir also means refrigerator or cooler and is found in standard dictionaries. Do not confuse either with reoiteoir, a freezer.
