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Stabilizer in Irish (Cobhsaitheoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for stabilizer is cobhsaitheoir, a masculine noun (plural cobhsaitheoirí).
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How to say “stabilizer” in Irish

Irish:
cobhsaitheoir
English:
stabilizer
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“KOW-see-hore”  /ˈkəuːsˠiˌhoːɾʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
cobhsaitheoirí (stabilizers)
Genitive singular:
cobhsaitheora, an chobhsaitheora (e.g. feidhm an chobhsaitheora, the function of the stabilizer)
Genitive plural:
cobhsaitheoirí, na gcobhsaitheoirí (e.g. úsáid na gcobhsaitheoirí, the use of the stabilizers)

What does “cobhsaitheoir” mean?

stabilizer
A device or substance that keeps something steady or prevents it from changing, such as a part of a ship or aircraft, or an additive in food or chemicals.Also: stabiliser, stabilising agent, stabilizing device.

“Cobhsaitheoir” with the article

The plural of stabilizer in Irish is cobhsaitheoirí. Here is cobhsaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an cobhsaitheoir
the stabilizer
No change after an
na cobhsaitheoirí
the stabilizers
Plural: no change after na

“Cobhsaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cobhsaitheoir, the Irish word for stabilizer.

Tá cobhsaitheoir sa bhia seo.
There is a stabilizer in this food.
Bhris an cobhsaitheoir ar an long.
The stabilizer on the ship broke.
Cuireadh cobhsaitheoirí leis an mbád.
Stabilizers were fitted to the boat.
Seiceáil an t-innealtóir cumhacht an chobhsaitheora.
The engineer checked the power of the stabilizer.
Tá cobhsaitheoirí liostaithe ar an lipéad.
Stabilizers are listed on the label.
Úsáidtear cobhsaitheoir i ndéantús uachtair reoite.
A stabilizer is used in making ice cream.
Níl aon chobhsaitheoir san eitleán beag sin.
There is no stabilizer in that small plane.

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Stabilizer in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for stabilizer?

The Irish for stabilizer is cobhsaitheoir (pronounced “KOW-see-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cobhsaitheoirí.

How do you pronounce cobhsaitheoir in Irish?

Cobhsaitheoir is said like “KOW-see-hore” (IPA /ˈkəuːsˠiˌhoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of stabilizer in Irish?

The plural of cobhsaitheoir is cobhsaitheoirí; with the article, na cobhsaitheoirí means “the stabilizers”. The genitive plural is cobhsaitheoirí, as in úsáid na gcobhsaitheoirí (the use of the stabilizers).

Why does cobhsaitheoir change to chobhsaitheoir or gcobhsaitheoir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cobhsaitheoir becomes mo chobhsaitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcobhsaitheoir (eclipsis).

What word is cobhsaitheoir related to?

It comes from the adjective cobhsaí, meaning stable or steady, and the verb cobhsaigh, to stabilize.

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