HeyRuaHow to say “strainer” in Irish
- Irish:
- síothlóir
- English:
- strainer, filter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-hloh-ir” /ˈʃiːhl̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- síothlóirí (strainers)
- Genitive singular:
- síothlóra, an tsíothlóra (e.g. poill an tsíothlóra, the holes of the strainer)
- Genitive plural:
- síothlóirí, na síothlóirí (e.g. poill na síothlóirí, the holes of the strainers)
What does “síothlóir” mean?
“Síothlóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- strainer
- A kitchen utensil with small holes used to separate liquid from solids, such as when draining vegetables or tea.Also: sieve, colander, tea strainer.
1 other meaning: filter
- 2filter
- A device that lets liquid pass through while holding back particles or impurities.Also: percolator.
Other Irish words for strainer: stráinín (strainer)
“Síothlóir” with the article
The plural of strainer in Irish is síothlóirí. Here is síothlóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Síothlóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using síothlóir, the Irish word for strainer.
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Strainer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for strainer?
The Irish for strainer is síothlóir (pronounced “SHEE-hloh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is síothlóirí. Depending on context it can also mean filter.
How do you pronounce síothlóir in Irish?
Síothlóir is said like “SHEE-hloh-ir” (IPA /ˈʃiːhl̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of strainer in Irish?
The plural of síothlóir is síothlóirí; with the article, na síothlóirí means “the strainers”. The genitive plural is síothlóirí, as in poill na síothlóirí (the holes of the strainers).
Does síothlóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Síothlóir can mean strainer or filter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does síothlóir change to shíothlóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shíothlóir. After ár (our) it stays ár síothlóir, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'síothlóir' and 'criathar'?
A 'síothlóir' is a strainer for draining liquids, while a 'criathar' is a sieve, often used for sifting flour or soil. A 'scagaire' is a filter in a more technical sense.
