HeyRuaHow to say “zip fastener” in Irish
- Irish:
- sipdhúntóir
- English:
- zip fastener
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHIP-ghoon-tohr” /ˈʃɪpˌɣuːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- sipdhúntóirí (zip fasteners)
- Genitive singular:
- sipdhúntóra, an tsipdhúntóra (e.g. cluaisín an tsipdhúntóra, the tab of the zip)
- Genitive plural:
- sipdhúntóirí, na sipdhúntóirí (e.g. monaróir na sipdhúntóirí, the manufacturer of the zip fasteners)
What does “sipdhúntóir” mean?
- zip fastener
- A fastener with two rows of interlocking teeth closed by a sliding tab, used on clothes and bags.Also: zip, zipper, fastener.
“Sipdhúntóir” with the article
The plural of zip fastener in Irish is sipdhúntóirí. Here is sipdhúntóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sipdhúntóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sipdhúntóir, the Irish word for zip fastener.
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Zip fastener in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for zip fastener?
The Irish for zip fastener is sipdhúntóir (pronounced “SHIP-ghoon-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sipdhúntóirí.
How do you pronounce sipdhúntóir in Irish?
Sipdhúntóir is said like “SHIP-ghoon-tohr” (IPA /ˈʃɪpˌɣuːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of zip fastener in Irish?
The plural of sipdhúntóir is sipdhúntóirí; with the article, na sipdhúntóirí means “the zip fasteners”. The genitive plural is sipdhúntóirí, as in monaróir na sipdhúntóirí (the manufacturer of the zip fasteners).
Why does sipdhúntóir change to shipdhúntóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shipdhúntóir. After ár (our) it stays ár sipdhúntóir, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is there a shorter word for a zip?
Yes, 'sip' is also used in Irish, while 'sipdhúntóir' is the fuller standard term for a zip fastener.
