HeyRuaHow to say “silencer” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciúnadóir
- English:
- silencer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYOO-nuh-dohr” /ˈcuːnˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- ciúnadóirí (silencers)
- Genitive singular:
- ciúnadóra, an chiúnadóra (e.g. feidhm an chiúnadóra, the function of the silencer)
- Genitive plural:
- ciúnadóirí, na gciúnadóirí (e.g. feidhm na gciúnadóirí, the function of the silencers)
What does “ciúnadóir” mean?
- silencer
- A device fitted to a gun or engine to reduce the noise it makes.Also: muffler, suppressor.
“Ciúnadóir” with the article
The plural of silencer in Irish is ciúnadóirí. Here is ciúnadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciúnadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciúnadóir, 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 ciúnadóir (pronounced “KYOO-nuh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ciúnadóirí.
How do you pronounce ciúnadóir in Irish?
Ciúnadóir is said like “KYOO-nuh-dohr” (IPA /ˈcuːnˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of silencer in Irish?
The plural of ciúnadóir is ciúnadóirí; with the article, na ciúnadóirí means “the silencers”. The genitive plural is ciúnadóirí, as in feidhm na gciúnadóirí (the function of the silencers).
Why does ciúnadóir change to chiúnadóir or gciúnadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciúnadóir becomes mo chiúnadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciúnadóir (eclipsis).
What is the related verb?
Ciúnadóir comes from the verb ciúnaigh, to quieten or silence, with the agent ending -óir, so it is literally a thing that quietens.
