HeyRuaHow to say “toaster” in Irish
- Irish:
- tóstaer
- English:
- toaster
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOHS-tayr” /ˈt̪ˠoːsˠt̪ˠeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tóstaeir (toasters)
- Genitive singular:
- tóstaeir, an tóstaeir (e.g. plocóid an tóstaeir, the toaster's plug)
- Genitive plural:
- tóstaer, na dtóstaer (e.g. praghas na dtóstaer, the price of the toasters)
What does “tóstaer” mean?
- toaster
- An electric kitchen appliance for toasting slices of bread.Also: bread toaster, electric toaster.
“Tóstaer” with the article
The plural of toaster in Irish is tóstaeir. Here is tóstaer after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tóstaer” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tóstaer, the Irish word for toaster.
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Toaster in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for toaster?
The Irish for toaster is tóstaer (pronounced “TOHS-tayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tóstaeir.
How do you pronounce tóstaer in Irish?
Tóstaer is said like “TOHS-tayr” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠoːsˠt̪ˠeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of toaster in Irish?
The plural of tóstaer is tóstaeir; with the article, na tóstaeir means “the toasters”. The genitive plural is tóstaer, as in praghas na dtóstaer (the price of the toasters).
Why does tóstaer change to thóstaer or dtóstaer?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tóstaer becomes mo thóstaer (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtóstaer (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tóstaer' and 'tósta'?
'Tóstaer' is the machine, the toaster, while 'tósta' is the toast itself, as in 'píosa tósta', a piece of toast.
