HeyRuaHow to say “silencer” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciúnaitheoir
- English:
- silencer, pacifier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYOO-nee-hor” /ˈcuːnˠiˌhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- ciúnaitheoirí (silencers)
- Genitive singular:
- ciúnaitheora, an chiúnaitheora (e.g. feidhm an chiúnaitheora, the function of the silencer)
- Genitive plural:
- ciúnaitheoirí, na gciúnaitheoirí (e.g. feidhm na gciúnaitheoirí, the function of the silencers)
What does “ciúnaitheoir” mean?
“Ciúnaitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- silencer
- A device fitted to a gun or engine to reduce the noise it makes.Also: muffler, suppressor, noise reducer.
1 other meaning: pacifier
- 2pacifier
- A person or thing that calms or quietens others down.Also: quietener, calmer.
“Ciúnaitheoir” with the article
The plural of silencer in Irish is ciúnaitheoirí. Here is ciúnaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciúnaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciúnaitheoir, the Irish word for silencer.
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Silencer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for silencer?
The Irish for silencer is ciúnaitheoir (pronounced “KYOO-nee-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ciúnaitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean pacifier.
How do you pronounce ciúnaitheoir in Irish?
Ciúnaitheoir is said like “KYOO-nee-hor” (IPA /ˈcuːnˠiˌhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of silencer in Irish?
The plural of ciúnaitheoir is ciúnaitheoirí; with the article, na ciúnaitheoirí means “the silencers”. The genitive plural is ciúnaitheoirí, as in feidhm na gciúnaitheoirí (the function of the silencers).
Does ciúnaitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ciúnaitheoir can mean silencer or pacifier, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ciúnaitheoir change to chiúnaitheoir or gciúnaitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciúnaitheoir becomes mo chiúnaitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciúnaitheoir (eclipsis).
How is 'ciúnaitheoir' formed?
It comes from the verb 'ciúnaigh' (to quieten) with the agent suffix '-eoir', so it literally means 'something that quietens'.
