HeyRuaHow to say “refrigerator” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuisneoir
- English:
- refrigerator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KISH-nyohr” /ˈkɪʃnʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cuisneoirí (refrigerators)
- Genitive singular:
- cuisneora, an chuisneora (e.g. doras an chuisneora, the fridge door)
- Genitive plural:
- cuisneoirí, na gcuisneoirí (e.g. doirse na gcuisneoirí, the fridge doors)
What does “cuisneoir” mean?
- refrigerator
- An electrical appliance that keeps food and drink cold.Also: fridge, cooler.
Other Irish words for refrigerator: fuaraitheoir (refrigerator), fuarthóir (refrigerator)
“Cuisneoir” with the article
The plural of refrigerator in Irish is cuisneoirí. Here is cuisneoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuisneoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuisneoir, 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 cuisneoir (pronounced “KISH-nyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuisneoirí.
How do you pronounce cuisneoir in Irish?
Cuisneoir is said like “KISH-nyohr” (IPA /ˈkɪʃnʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of refrigerator in Irish?
The plural of cuisneoir is cuisneoirí; with the article, na cuisneoirí means “the refrigerators”. The genitive plural is cuisneoirí, as in doirse na gcuisneoirí (the fridge doors).
Why does cuisneoir change to chuisneoir or gcuisneoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuisneoir becomes mo chuisneoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuisneoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cuisneoir' and 'reoiteoir'?
A 'cuisneoir' is a fridge that keeps food cold, while a 'reoiteoir' is a freezer that freezes it.
