Transformer in Irish (Claochlóir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for transformer?

The Irish for transformer is claochlóir (pronounced “KLEE-khloh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is claochlóirí.

Q: What is the plural of transformer in Irish?

The plural of claochlóir is claochlóirí; with the article, na claochlóirí means “the transformers”. The genitive plural is claochlóirí, as in deisiú claochlóirí (repairing transformers).

How to say “transformer” in Irish

Irish:: claochlóir
English:: transformer
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KLEE-khloh-ir” /ˈkl̪ˠiːxl̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: claochlóirí (transformers)
Genitive singular:: claochlóra, an chlaochlóra (e.g. cumhacht an chlaochlóra, the power of the transformer)
Genitive plural:: claochlóirí, na gclaochlóirí (e.g. deisiú claochlóirí, repairing transformers)

What does “claochlóir” mean?

“Claochlóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

transformer: An electrical device that changes the voltage of an alternating current.Also: electrical transformer, voltage transformer.

1 other meaning:

2transformer: A person or thing that changes or transforms something.Also: changer, converter.

“Claochlóir” with the article

The plural of transformer in Irish is claochlóirí. Here is claochlóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an claochlóir

the transformer

No change after an

na claochlóirí

the transformers

Plural: no change after na

“Claochlóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using claochlóir, the Irish word for transformer.

Tá claochlóir nua ag teastáil don stáisiún.

The station needs a new transformer.

Theip ar an gclaochlóir aréir.

The transformer failed last night.

Bhí torann láidir ag teacht ón gclaochlóir.

A loud noise was coming from the transformer.

Bhris an stoirm doras an chlaochlóra.

The storm broke the transformer's door.

Tá dhá chlaochlóir sa bhosca sin.

There are two transformers in that box.

Chuir na hinnealtóirí claochlóirí nua isteach.

The engineers installed new transformers.

Ná téigh in aice leis an gclaochlóir sin.

Don't go near that transformer.

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Transformer in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for transformer?

The Irish for transformer is claochlóir (pronounced “KLEE-khloh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is claochlóirí.

How do you pronounce claochlóir in Irish?

Claochlóir is said like “KLEE-khloh-ir” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠiːxl̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of transformer in Irish?

The plural of claochlóir is claochlóirí; with the article, na claochlóirí means “the transformers”. The genitive plural is claochlóirí, as in deisiú claochlóirí (repairing transformers).

Why does claochlóir change to chlaochlóir or gclaochlóir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) claochlóir becomes mo chlaochlóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclaochlóir (eclipsis).

What verb is 'claochlóir' related to?

It comes from 'claochlaigh', to change or transform, with 'claochlú' meaning transformation.

Transformer in Irish (Claochlóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage