HeyRuaHow to say “simulator” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionsamhlóir
- English:
- simulator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-sow-lohr” /ˈɪnˠsˠəuːlˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- ionsamhlóirí (simulators)
- Genitive singular:
- ionsamhlóra, an ionsamhlóra (e.g. scáileán an ionsamhlóra, the simulator's screen)
- Genitive plural:
- ionsamhlóirí, na n-ionsamhlóirí (e.g. úsáid na n-ionsamhlóirí, the use of the simulators)
What does “ionsamhlóir” mean?
- simulator
- A machine or computer program that imitates real conditions, for example for training pilots or drivers.Also: flight simulator, driving simulator, simulation machine.
“Ionsamhlóir” with the article
The plural of simulator in Irish is ionsamhlóirí. Here is ionsamhlóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ionsamhlóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionsamhlóir, the Irish word for simulator.
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Simulator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for simulator?
The Irish for simulator is ionsamhlóir (pronounced “IN-sow-lohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionsamhlóirí.
How do you pronounce ionsamhlóir in Irish?
Ionsamhlóir is said like “IN-sow-lohr” (IPA /ˈɪnˠsˠəuːlˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of simulator in Irish?
The plural of ionsamhlóir is ionsamhlóirí; with the article, na hionsamhlóirí means “the simulators”. The genitive plural is ionsamhlóirí, as in úsáid na n-ionsamhlóirí (the use of the simulators).
Why does ionsamhlóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionsamhlóir (the simulator), a hionsamhlóir (her simulator), a n-ionsamhlóir (their simulator), na hionsamhlóirí (the simulators).
What is the related word for 'simulation'?
The act of simulating is 'ionsamhlú', and 'ionsamhlóir' is the device or program that does it.
