HeyRuaHow to say “tester” in Irish
- Irish:
- tástálóir
- English:
- tester
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAWS-taw-lor” /ˈt̪ˠaːsˠt̪ˠaːlˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tástálóirí (testers)
- Genitive singular:
- tástálóra, an tástálóra (e.g. tuarascáil an tástálóra, the tester's report)
- Genitive plural:
- tástálóirí, na dtástálóirí (e.g. foireann tástálóirí, a team of testers)
What does “tástálóir” mean?
“Tástálóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tester
- A person who tests things, such as products, software or samples.Also: test person, quality tester, taster.
1 other meaning:
- 2tester
- A device or instrument used for testing something, such as a battery or circuit.Also: testing device, test meter.
“Tástálóir” with the article
The plural of tester in Irish is tástálóirí. Here is tástálóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tástálóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tástálóir, the Irish word for tester.
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Tester in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tester?
The Irish for tester is tástálóir (pronounced “TAWS-taw-lor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tástálóirí.
How do you pronounce tástálóir in Irish?
Tástálóir is said like “TAWS-taw-lor” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaːsˠt̪ˠaːlˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of tester in Irish?
The plural of tástálóir is tástálóirí; with the article, na tástálóirí means “the testers”. The genitive plural is tástálóirí, as in foireann tástálóirí (a team of testers).
Why does tástálóir change to thástálóir or dtástálóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tástálóir becomes mo thástálóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtástálóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tástálóir and scrúdaitheoir?
Tástálóir is someone who tests things like products or software, from tástáil, while scrúdaitheoir is usually an examiner, for example of school exams.
