HeyRuaHow to say “transformer” in Irish
- Irish:
- claochladán
- English:
- transformer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAY-khluh-dawn” /ˈkl̪ˠeːxl̪ˠəd̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- claochladáin (transformers)
- Genitive singular:
- claochladáin, an chlaochladáin (e.g. cumhacht an chlaochladáin, the power of the transformer)
- Genitive plural:
- claochladán, na gclaochladán (e.g. suiteáil na gclaochladán, the installation of the transformers)
What does “claochladán” mean?
- transformer
- An electrical device that changes the voltage of an alternating current.Also: electrical transformer, voltage transformer.
“Claochladán” with the article
The plural of transformer in Irish is claochladáin. Here is claochladán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Claochladán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using claochladán, the Irish word for transformer.
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Transformer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for transformer?
The Irish for transformer is claochladán (pronounced “KLAY-khluh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is claochladáin.
How do you pronounce claochladán in Irish?
Claochladán is said like “KLAY-khluh-dawn” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠeːxl̪ˠəd̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of transformer in Irish?
The plural of claochladán is claochladáin; with the article, na claochladáin means “the transformers”. The genitive plural is claochladán, as in suiteáil na gclaochladán (the installation of the transformers).
Why does claochladán change to chlaochladán or gclaochladán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) claochladán becomes mo chlaochladán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclaochladán (eclipsis).
Is claochladán related to the verb claochlaigh?
Yes, claochladán comes from claochlaigh, to transform or change, so it is literally a thing that transforms.
