HeyRuaHow to say “steel plate” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruachphláta
- English:
- steel plate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KROO-ukh-flaw-tuh” /ˈkɾˠuəxˌfˠlˠaːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- cruachphlátaí (steel plates)
- Genitive singular:
- cruachphláta, an chruachphláta (e.g. tiús an chruachphláta, the thickness of the steel plate)
- Genitive plural:
- cruachphlátaí, na gcruachphlátaí (e.g. monarcha cruachphlátaí, a steel plate factory)
What does “cruachphláta” mean?
- steel plate
- A flat sheet or plate made of steel, used in building, ships and machinery.Also: steel sheet, plate steel, armour plate.
“Cruachphláta” with the article
The plural of steel plate in Irish is cruachphlátaí. Here is cruachphláta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cruachphláta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruachphláta, the Irish word for steel plate.
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Steel plate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for steel plate?
The Irish for steel plate is cruachphláta (pronounced “KROO-ukh-flaw-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cruachphlátaí.
How do you pronounce cruachphláta in Irish?
Cruachphláta is said like “KROO-ukh-flaw-tuh” (IPA /ˈkɾˠuəxˌfˠlˠaːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of steel plate in Irish?
The plural of cruachphláta is cruachphlátaí; with the article, na cruachphlátaí means “the steel plates”. The genitive plural is cruachphlátaí, as in monarcha cruachphlátaí (a steel plate factory).
Why does cruachphláta change to chruachphláta or gcruachphláta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruachphláta becomes mo chruachphláta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruachphláta (eclipsis).
How is 'cruachphláta' formed?
It combines 'cruach' (steel) with 'pláta' (plate), and the second element is lenited, giving 'cruachphláta'.
