HeyRuaHow to say “ventilator” in Irish
- Irish:
- gaothaire
- English:
- ventilator, blower
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GWEE-hir-uh” /ˈɡiːhəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- gaothairí (ventilators)
- Genitive singular:
- gaothaire, an ghaothaire (e.g. clúdach an ghaothaire, the cover of the vent)
- Genitive plural:
- gaothairí, na ngaothairí (e.g. glanadh na ngaothairí, cleaning the vents)
What does “gaothaire” mean?
“Gaothaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ventilator
- An opening or device that lets air pass in or out of a room or building.Also: vent, air vent, air hole.
1 other meaning: blower
- 2blower
- A device or fan that blows air, for example to help a fire burn.Also: fan, bellows.
“Gaothaire” with the article
The plural of ventilator in Irish is gaothairí. Here is gaothaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gaothaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gaothaire, the Irish word for ventilator.
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Ventilator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ventilator?
The Irish for ventilator is gaothaire (pronounced “GWEE-hir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gaothairí. Depending on context it can also mean blower.
How do you pronounce gaothaire in Irish?
Gaothaire is said like “GWEE-hir-uh” (IPA /ˈɡiːhəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of ventilator in Irish?
The plural of gaothaire is gaothairí; with the article, na gaothairí means “the ventilators”. The genitive plural is gaothairí, as in glanadh na ngaothairí (cleaning the vents).
Does gaothaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gaothaire can mean ventilator or blower, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gaothaire change to ghaothaire or ngaothaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gaothaire becomes mo ghaothaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngaothaire (eclipsis).
How is gaothaire related to gaoth?
Gaothaire comes from gaoth, 'wind', and means something that lets or blows air through, such as a vent or ventilator.
