HeyRuaHow to say “shredder” in Irish
- Irish:
- stiallaire
- English:
- shredder, tearer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHTEE-uh-luh-ruh” /ˈʃtʲiəlˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- stiallairí (shredders)
- Genitive singular:
- stiallaire, an stiallaire (e.g. clúdach an stiallaire, the lid of the shredder)
- Genitive plural:
- stiallairí, na stiallairí (e.g. lanna na stiallairí, the blades of the shredders)
What does “stiallaire” mean?
“Stiallaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shredder
- A machine or device that cuts paper or other material into thin strips.Also: paper shredder, shredding machine.
1 other meaning: tearer
- 2tearer
- A person or thing that tears or strips something into pieces.Also: stripper, cutter.
“Stiallaire” with the article
The plural of shredder in Irish is stiallairí. Here is stiallaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stiallaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stiallaire, the Irish word for shredder.
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Shredder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shredder?
The Irish for shredder is stiallaire (pronounced “SHTEE-uh-luh-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stiallairí. Depending on context it can also mean tearer.
How do you pronounce stiallaire in Irish?
Stiallaire is said like “SHTEE-uh-luh-ruh” (IPA /ˈʃtʲiəlˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of shredder in Irish?
The plural of stiallaire is stiallairí; with the article, na stiallairí means “the shredders”. The genitive plural is stiallairí, as in lanna na stiallairí (the blades of the shredders).
Does stiallaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stiallaire can mean shredder or tearer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What word is stiallaire based on?
It comes from stiall, a strip, and the verb stiall, to cut into strips; a stiallaire is something that makes strips.
