HeyRuaHow to say “thinner” in Irish
- Irish:
- tanadóir
- English:
- thinner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAN-uh-dohr” /t̪ˠanˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tanadóirí (thinners)
- Genitive singular:
- tanadóra, an tanadóra (e.g. buidéal tanadóra, a bottle of thinner)
- Genitive plural:
- tanadóirí, na dtanadóirí (e.g. úsáid na dtanadóirí, the use of the thinners)
What does “tanadóir” mean?
- thinner
- A liquid added to paint, varnish or a similar substance to make it thinner or more dilute.Also: paint thinner, diluent, solvent.
“Tanadóir” with the article
The plural of thinner in Irish is tanadóirí. Here is tanadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tanadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tanadóir, the Irish word for thinner.
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Thinner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thinner?
The Irish for thinner is tanadóir (pronounced “TAN-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tanadóirí.
How do you pronounce tanadóir in Irish?
Tanadóir is said like “TAN-uh-dohr” (IPA /t̪ˠanˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of thinner in Irish?
The plural of tanadóir is tanadóirí; with the article, na tanadóirí means “the thinners”. The genitive plural is tanadóirí, as in úsáid na dtanadóirí (the use of the thinners).
Why does tanadóir change to thanadóir or dtanadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tanadóir becomes mo thanadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtanadóir (eclipsis).
What verb is 'tanadóir' related to?
It comes from the verb 'tanaigh' (to thin, to dilute), related to the adjective 'tanaí' (thin).
