HeyRuaHow to say “rotor” in Irish
- Irish:
- rótar
- English:
- rotor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROH-tur” /ˈɾˠoːt̪ˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rótair (rotors)
- Genitive singular:
- rótair, an rótair (e.g. lann an rótair, the blade of the rotor)
- Genitive plural:
- rótar, na rótar (e.g. fuaim na rótar, the noise of the rotors)
What does “rótar” mean?
- rotor
- The rotating part of a machine, such as the turning blades of a helicopter or the moving part of an electric motor.Also: rotor blade, helicopter rotor, rotating part.
“Rótar” with the article
The plural of rotor in Irish is rótair. Here is rótar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rótar
the rotor
No change after an
na rótair
the rotors
Plural: no change after na
“Rótar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rótar, the Irish word for rotor.
Bhí an rótar ag casadh go han-tapa.
The rotor was spinning very fast.
Tá rótar nua de dhíth ar an héileacaptar.
The helicopter needs a new rotor.
Chualamar fuaim an rótair i bhfad uainn.
We heard the sound of the rotor far away.
Tá dhá rótar ar an inneall seo.
This machine has two rotors.
Bhris lann amháin sa rótar.
One blade broke in the rotor.
Stop na rótair go tobann.
The rotors stopped suddenly.
Seiceáil an t-innealtóir an rótar roimh an eitilt.
The engineer checked the rotor before the flight.
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Rotor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rotor?
The Irish for rotor is rótar (pronounced “ROH-tur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rótair.
How do you pronounce rótar in Irish?
Rótar is said like “ROH-tur” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of rotor in Irish?
The plural of rótar is rótair; with the article, na rótair means “the rotors”. The genitive plural is rótar, as in fuaim na rótar (the noise of the rotors).
Is 'rótar' the same as a work rota?
No, 'rótar' is the rotating part of a machine. A rota of duties is 'uainchlár' in Irish.
