HeyRuaHow to say “turbocharger” in Irish
- Irish:
- turbaluchtaire
- English:
- turbocharger
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUR-buh-lukh-tir-eh” /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠəbˠəˌl̪ˠʊxt̪ˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- turbaluchtairí (turbochargers)
- Genitive singular:
- turbaluchtaire, an turbaluchtaire (e.g. brú an turbaluchtaire, the pressure of the turbocharger)
- Genitive plural:
- turbaluchtairí, na dturbaluchtairí (e.g. feidhmíocht na dturbaluchtairí, the performance of the turbochargers)
What does “turbaluchtaire” mean?
- turbocharger
- A device driven by exhaust gases that forces extra air into an engine to increase its power.Also: turbo, turbo charger.
“Turbaluchtaire” with the article
The plural of turbocharger in Irish is turbaluchtairí. Here is turbaluchtaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Turbaluchtaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using turbaluchtaire, the Irish word for turbocharger.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Turbocharger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for turbocharger?
The Irish for turbocharger is turbaluchtaire (pronounced “TUR-buh-lukh-tir-eh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is turbaluchtairí.
How do you pronounce turbaluchtaire in Irish?
Turbaluchtaire is said like “TUR-buh-lukh-tir-eh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠəbˠəˌl̪ˠʊxt̪ˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of turbocharger in Irish?
The plural of turbaluchtaire is turbaluchtairí; with the article, na turbaluchtairí means “the turbochargers”. The genitive plural is turbaluchtairí, as in feidhmíocht na dturbaluchtairí (the performance of the turbochargers).
Why does turbaluchtaire change to thurbaluchtaire or dturbaluchtaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) turbaluchtaire becomes mo thurbaluchtaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dturbaluchtaire (eclipsis).
How is 'turbaluchtaire' formed?
It combines 'turba-' (turbo) with 'luchtaire' (charger, from 'lucht', a charge or load), so it is a direct calque of 'turbocharger'.
