HeyRuaHow to say “transmitter” in Irish
- Irish:
- tarchuradóir
- English:
- transmitter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-ukh-ur-uh-dohr” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəxəɾˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tarchuradóirí (transmitters)
- Genitive singular:
- tarchuradóra, an tarchuradóra (e.g. cumhacht an tarchuradóra, the power of the transmitter)
- Genitive plural:
- tarchuradóirí, na dtarchuradóirí (e.g. suíomh na dtarchuradóirí, the location of the transmitters)
What does “tarchuradóir” mean?
- transmitter
- A device that sends out radio, television or other signals.Also: radio transmitter, broadcasting device, sender.
“Tarchuradóir” with the article
The plural of transmitter in Irish is tarchuradóirí. Here is tarchuradóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tarchuradóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tarchuradóir, the Irish word for transmitter.
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Transmitter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for transmitter?
The Irish for transmitter is tarchuradóir (pronounced “TAR-ukh-ur-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tarchuradóirí.
How do you pronounce tarchuradóir in Irish?
Tarchuradóir is said like “TAR-ukh-ur-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəxəɾˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of transmitter in Irish?
The plural of tarchuradóir is tarchuradóirí; with the article, na tarchuradóirí means “the transmitters”. The genitive plural is tarchuradóirí, as in suíomh na dtarchuradóirí (the location of the transmitters).
Why does tarchuradóir change to tharchuradóir or dtarchuradóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tarchuradóir becomes mo tharchuradóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtarchuradóir (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'tarchuradóir'?
A receiver is 'glacadóir'; the act of transmitting is 'tarchur'.
