HeyRuaHow to say “timer” in Irish
- Irish:
- uaineadóir
- English:
- timer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-in-uh-dohr” /ˈuənʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- uaineadóirí (timers)
- Genitive singular:
- uaineadóra, an uaineadóra (e.g. cnaipe an uaineadóra, the timer button)
- Genitive plural:
- uaineadóirí, na n-uaineadóirí (e.g. cnaipí na n-uaineadóirí, the buttons of the timers)
What does “uaineadóir” mean?
- timer
- A device or person that measures or keeps track of time, for example for a process or an event.Also: timekeeper, time switch.
“Uaineadóir” with the article
The plural of timer in Irish is uaineadóirí. Here is uaineadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uaineadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uaineadóir, the Irish word for timer.
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Timer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for timer?
The Irish for timer is uaineadóir (pronounced “OO-in-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uaineadóirí.
How do you pronounce uaineadóir in Irish?
Uaineadóir is said like “OO-in-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈuənʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of timer in Irish?
The plural of uaineadóir is uaineadóirí; with the article, na huaineadóirí means “the timers”. The genitive plural is uaineadóirí, as in cnaipí na n-uaineadóirí (the buttons of the timers).
Why does uaineadóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uaineadóir (the timer), a huaineadóir (her timer), a n-uaineadóir (their timer), na huaineadóirí (the timers).
Is 'uaineadóir' the same as 'uaireadóir'?
No. 'Uaireadóir' is a watch, while 'uaineadóir' is a timer used to measure a set period.
