HeyRuaHow to say “tin opener” in Irish
- Irish:
- stánosclóir
- English:
- tin opener
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “STAWN-us-kloh-ir” /ˈsˠt̪ˠɑːnˠˌɔsˠkl̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- stánosclóirí (tin openers)
- Genitive singular:
- stánosclóra, an stánosclóra (e.g. lann an stánosclóra, the blade of the tin opener)
- Genitive plural:
- stánosclóirí, na stánosclóirí (e.g. lanna na stánosclóirí, the blades of the tin openers)
What does “stánosclóir” mean?
- tin opener
- A small kitchen tool used for opening tins or cans of food.Also: can opener, tin-opener.
Other Irish words for tin opener: osclóir (opener)
“Stánosclóir” with the article
The plural of tin opener in Irish is stánosclóirí. Here is stánosclóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stánosclóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stánosclóir, the Irish word for tin opener.
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Tin opener in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tin opener?
The Irish for tin opener is stánosclóir (pronounced “STAWN-us-kloh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stánosclóirí.
How do you pronounce stánosclóir in Irish?
Stánosclóir is said like “STAWN-us-kloh-ir” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠɑːnˠˌɔsˠkl̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of tin opener in Irish?
The plural of stánosclóir is stánosclóirí; with the article, na stánosclóirí means “the tin openers”. The genitive plural is stánosclóirí, as in lanna na stánosclóirí (the blades of the tin openers).
How is 'stánosclóir' formed?
It combines 'stán' (tin) and 'osclóir' (opener), so it literally means 'tin opener'. A bottle opener is 'osclóir buidéal'.
