HeyRuaHow to say “animator” in Irish
- Irish:
- beochantóir
- English:
- animator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BYO-khan-toh-ir” /ˈbʲoːxən̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- beochantóirí (animators)
- Genitive singular:
- beochantóra, an bheochantóra (e.g. obair an bheochantóra, the animator's work)
- Genitive plural:
- beochantóirí, na mbeochantóirí (e.g. comhlachas na mbeochantóirí, the association of the animators)
What does “beochantóir” mean?
- animator
- A person who makes animated films or cartoons by bringing drawings or models to life.Also: cartoon animator, animation artist.
“Beochantóir” with the article
The plural of animator in Irish is beochantóirí. Here is beochantóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Beochantóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beochantóir, the Irish word for animator.
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Animator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for animator?
The Irish for animator is beochantóir (pronounced “BYO-khan-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is beochantóirí.
How do you pronounce beochantóir in Irish?
Beochantóir is said like “BYO-khan-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈbʲoːxən̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of animator in Irish?
The plural of beochantóir is beochantóirí; with the article, na beochantóirí means “the animators”. The genitive plural is beochantóirí, as in comhlachas na mbeochantóirí (the association of the animators).
Why does beochantóir change to bheochantóir or mbeochantóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beochantóir becomes mo bheochantóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeochantóir (eclipsis).
What is the word for animation itself?
The art or process is 'beochan', and an animated film is 'scannán beochana'; 'beochantóir' is the person who does it.
