HeyRuaHow to say “resonator” in Irish
- Irish:
- athshonadóir
- English:
- resonator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hun-uh-dohr” /ˈahən̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- athshonadóirí (resonators)
- Genitive singular:
- athshonadóra, an athshonadóra (e.g. cruth an athshonadóra, shape of the resonator)
- Genitive plural:
- athshonadóirí, na n-athshonadóirí (e.g. dearadh na n-athshonadóirí, the design of the resonators)
What does “athshonadóir” mean?
- resonator
- A device or hollow body that resonates, strengthening or prolonging a sound or vibration.Also: resonating chamber, sound box.
“Athshonadóir” with the article
The plural of resonator in Irish is athshonadóirí. Here is athshonadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Athshonadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athshonadóir, the Irish word for resonator.
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Resonator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for resonator?
The Irish for resonator is athshonadóir (pronounced “AH-hun-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is athshonadóirí.
How do you pronounce athshonadóir in Irish?
Athshonadóir is said like “AH-hun-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈahən̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of resonator in Irish?
The plural of athshonadóir is athshonadóirí; with the article, na hathshonadóirí means “the resonators”. The genitive plural is athshonadóirí, as in dearadh na n-athshonadóirí (the design of the resonators).
Why does athshonadóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athshonadóir (the resonator), a hathshonadóir (her resonator), a n-athshonadóir (their resonator), na hathshonadóirí (the resonators).
How is 'athshonadóir' formed?
It comes from 'athshondas' (resonance), built on 'ath-' (re-) and 'son' (sound), with the agent suffix '-óir' for a device.
