HeyRuaHow to say “regulator” in Irish
- Irish:
- rialtán
- English:
- regulator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-uhl-tawn” /ˈɾʲiəl̪ˠt̪ˠaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rialtáin (regulators)
- Genitive singular:
- rialtáin, an rialtáin (e.g. socrú an rialtáin, the setting of the regulator)
- Genitive plural:
- rialtán, na rialtán (e.g. feidhm na rialtán, the function of the regulators)
What does “rialtán” mean?
- regulator
- A device that controls the speed, flow or pressure of something in a machine or system.Also: governor, control device, valve regulator.
“Rialtán” with the article
The plural of regulator in Irish is rialtáin. Here is rialtán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rialtán
the regulator
No change after an
na rialtáin
the regulators
Plural: no change after na
“Rialtán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rialtán, the Irish word for regulator.
Tá an rialtán briste ar an bhfeadán gáis.
The regulator on the gas pipe is broken.
Cheannaigh sé rialtán nua don sorcóir.
He bought a new regulator for the cylinder.
Cas cnaipe an rialtáin go mall.
Turn the regulator knob slowly.
Tá dhá rialtán ar an inneall seo.
This engine has two regulators.
Bhí fadhb le mo rialtán tumadóireachta.
There was a problem with my diving regulator.
Cuireadh na rialtáin isteach i ngach seomra.
The regulators were installed in every room.
Tá brú ard sa rialtán anois.
There is high pressure in the regulator now.
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Regulator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for regulator?
The Irish for regulator is rialtán (pronounced “REE-uhl-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rialtáin.
How do you pronounce rialtán in Irish?
Rialtán is said like “REE-uhl-tawn” (IPA /ˈɾʲiəl̪ˠt̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of regulator in Irish?
The plural of rialtán is rialtáin; with the article, na rialtáin means “the regulators”. The genitive plural is rialtán, as in feidhm na rialtán (the function of the regulators).
Is rialtán the same as rialtas?
No. Rialtán is a mechanical regulator, while rialtas means government; both come from riail, 'rule'.
