HeyRuaHow to say “storage battery” in Irish
- Irish:
- taisc-cheallra
- English:
- storage battery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TASHK-hyal-ruh” /ˈt̪ˠaʃcˌçal̪ˠəɾˠə/
- Plural:
- taisc-cheallraí (storage batteries)
- Genitive singular:
- taisc-cheallra, an taisc-cheallra (e.g. luchtú an taisc-cheallra, charging the storage battery)
- Genitive plural:
- taisc-cheallraí, na dtaisc-cheallraí (e.g. luchtú na dtaisc-cheallraí, charging the storage batteries)
What does “taisc-cheallra” mean?
- storage battery
- A rechargeable battery that stores electrical energy, such as the battery in a car.Also: accumulator, rechargeable battery, car battery.
“Taisc-cheallra” with the article
The plural of storage battery in Irish is taisc-cheallraí. Here is taisc-cheallra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taisc-cheallra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taisc-cheallra, the Irish word for storage battery.
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Storage battery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for storage battery?
The Irish for storage battery is taisc-cheallra (pronounced “TASHK-hyal-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taisc-cheallraí.
How do you pronounce taisc-cheallra in Irish?
Taisc-cheallra is said like “TASHK-hyal-ruh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaʃcˌçal̪ˠəɾˠə/).
What is the plural of storage battery in Irish?
The plural of taisc-cheallra is taisc-cheallraí; with the article, na taisc-cheallraí means “the storage batteries”. The genitive plural is taisc-cheallraí, as in luchtú na dtaisc-cheallraí (charging the storage batteries).
Why does taisc-cheallra change to thaisc-cheallra or dtaisc-cheallra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taisc-cheallra becomes mo thaisc-cheallra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaisc-cheallra (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'taisc-cheallra' and 'ceallra'?
'Ceallra' is a general word for a battery, while 'taisc-cheallra' specifically means a storage battery or accumulator that can be recharged. In everyday speech 'cadhnra' is also common for a small battery.
