HeyRuaHow to say “switchgear” in Irish
- Irish:
- lascthrealamh
- English:
- switchgear
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LASK-hral-uv” /ˈl̪ˠasˠkˌhɾʲalˠəw/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lascthrealaimh, an lascthrealaimh (e.g. cothabháil an lascthrealaimh, maintenance of the switchgear)
What does “lascthrealamh” mean?
- switchgear
- Electrical equipment made up of switches, fuses and circuit breakers used to control and protect a power supply.Also: switching equipment, electrical switchgear.
“Lascthrealamh” with the article
Here is lascthrealamh after the article (an t-alt).
an lascthrealamh
the switchgear
No change after an
“Lascthrealamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lascthrealamh, the Irish word for switchgear.
Tá an lascthrealamh i seomra ar leith.
The switchgear is in a separate room.
Rinne an leictreoir seiceáil ar an lascthrealamh.
The electrician checked the switchgear.
Bhí fadhb leis an lascthrealamh aréir.
There was a problem with the switchgear last night.
Ná téigh in aice an lascthrealaimh.
Don't go near the switchgear.
Cuireadh lascthrealamh nua isteach sa mhonarcha.
New switchgear was installed in the factory.
Is innealtóir lascthrealaimh í mo dheirfiúr.
My sister is a switchgear engineer.
Tá costas an lascthrealaimh an-ard.
The cost of the switchgear is very high.
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Switchgear in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for switchgear?
The Irish for switchgear is lascthrealamh (pronounced “LASK-hral-uv”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce lascthrealamh in Irish?
Lascthrealamh is said like “LASK-hral-uv” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠasˠkˌhɾʲalˠəw/).
Does lascthrealamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for lascthrealamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'lascthrealamh' formed?
It is a compound of 'lasc' (switch) and 'trealamh' (equipment), with the second element lenited: lasc + threalamh.
