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Stator in Irish (Státar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for stator is státar, a masculine noun (plural státair).
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How to say “stator” in Irish

Irish:
státar
English:
stator
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“STAW-tur”  /ˈsˠt̪ˠɑːt̪ˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
Plural:
státair (stators)
Genitive singular:
státair, an státair (e.g. cornaí an státair, the coils of the stator)
Genitive plural:
státar, na státar (e.g. dearadh na státar, the design of the stators)

What does “státar” mean?

stator
The fixed, non-rotating part of an electric motor, generator or turbine, inside which the rotor turns.Also: stationary part, motor stator, generator stator.

“Státar” with the article

The plural of stator in Irish is státair. Here is státar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an státar
the stator
No change after an
na státair
the stators
Plural: no change after na

“Státar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using státar, the Irish word for stator.

Ní bhogann an státar nuair a ritheann an mótar.
The stator does not move when the motor runs.
Casann an rótar taobh istigh den státar.
The rotor turns inside the stator.
Bhí lúb dhóite i gcorna an státair.
There was a burnt loop in the stator winding.
Déantar státair as iarann lannaithe de ghnáth.
Stators are usually made of laminated iron.
Tá státar nua de dhíth ar an ngineadóir seo.
This generator needs a new stator.
Fuair an t-innealtóir locht sa státar.
The engineer found a fault in the stator.
Seiceáil teocht an státair go rialta.
Check the stator temperature regularly.

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Stator in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for stator?

The Irish for stator is státar (pronounced “STAW-tur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is státair.

How do you pronounce státar in Irish?

Státar is said like “STAW-tur” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠɑːt̪ˠəɾˠ/).

What is the plural of stator in Irish?

The plural of státar is státair; with the article, na státair means “the stators”. The genitive plural is státar, as in dearadh na státar (the design of the stators).

What is the difference between 'státar' and 'rótar'?

The 'státar' is the stationary part of a motor or generator, while the 'rótar' is the part that rotates inside it.

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