HeyRuaHow to say “semiconductor” in Irish
- Irish:
- leathsheoltóir
- English:
- semiconductor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYAH-hyohl-tohr” /ˈl̠ʲahˌhoːl̪ˠt̪ˠoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- leathsheoltóirí (semiconductors)
- Genitive singular:
- leathsheoltóra, an leathsheoltóra (e.g. airíonna an leathsheoltóra, the properties of the semiconductor)
- Genitive plural:
- leathsheoltóirí, na leathsheoltóirí (e.g. monarcha leathsheoltóirí, a semiconductor factory)
What does “leathsheoltóir” mean?
- semiconductor
- A material, such as silicon, that conducts electricity better than an insulator but less well than a conductor, used to make computer chips.Also: semiconductor material, chip material.
“Leathsheoltóir” with the article
The plural of semiconductor in Irish is leathsheoltóirí. Here is leathsheoltóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leathsheoltóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leathsheoltóir, the Irish word for semiconductor.
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Semiconductor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for semiconductor?
The Irish for semiconductor is leathsheoltóir (pronounced “LYAH-hyohl-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leathsheoltóirí.
How do you pronounce leathsheoltóir in Irish?
Leathsheoltóir is said like “LYAH-hyohl-tohr” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲahˌhoːl̪ˠt̪ˠoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of semiconductor in Irish?
The plural of leathsheoltóir is leathsheoltóirí; with the article, na leathsheoltóirí means “the semiconductors”. The genitive plural is leathsheoltóirí, as in monarcha leathsheoltóirí (a semiconductor factory).
How is 'leathsheoltóir' formed?
It combines 'leath' (half) with 'seoltóir' (conductor), and 'leath' lenites the following word, giving 'leathsheoltóir'.
