HeyRuaHow to say “separator” in Irish
- Irish:
- deighilteoir
- English:
- separator, separatist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYILE-tyohr” /ˈdʲailʲtʲoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- deighilteoirí (separators)
- Genitive singular:
- deighilteora, an deighilteora (e.g. lámh an deighilteora, the separator's handle)
- Genitive plural:
- deighilteoirí, na ndeighilteoirí (e.g. úsáid na ndeighilteoirí, the use of the separators)
What does “deighilteoir” mean?
“Deighilteoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- separator
- A device or thing that separates one substance or part from another, such as a machine that separates cream from milk.Also: splitter, divider.
1 other meaning: separatist
- 2separatist
- A person who favours separation, especially political separation from a larger state or body.Also: secessionist.
“Deighilteoir” with the article
The plural of separator in Irish is deighilteoirí. Here is deighilteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deighilteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deighilteoir, the Irish word for separator.
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Separator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for separator?
The Irish for separator is deighilteoir (pronounced “DYILE-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deighilteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean separatist.
How do you pronounce deighilteoir in Irish?
Deighilteoir is said like “DYILE-tyohr” (IPA /ˈdʲailʲtʲoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of separator in Irish?
The plural of deighilteoir is deighilteoirí; with the article, na deighilteoirí means “the separators”. The genitive plural is deighilteoirí, as in úsáid na ndeighilteoirí (the use of the separators).
Does deighilteoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deighilteoir can mean separator or separatist, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deighilteoir change to dheighilteoir or ndeighilteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deighilteoir becomes mo dheighilteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeighilteoir (eclipsis).
How is 'deighilteoir' related to 'deighilt'?
'Deighilteoir' is the agent noun from 'deighil' (separate); 'deighilt' means separation or a partition.
