Announcer in Irish (Fógróir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for announcer?

The Irish for announcer is fógróir (pronounced “FOH-groh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fógróirí. Depending on context it can also mean advertiser.

Q: What is the plural of announcer in Irish?

The plural of fógróir is fógróirí; with the article, na fógróirí means “the announcers”. The genitive plural is fógróirí, as in cumann na bhfógróirí (the announcers' association).

Q: Does fógróir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fógróir can mean announcer or advertiser, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “announcer” in Irish

Irish:: fógróir
English:: announcer, advertiser
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “FOH-groh-ir” /ˈfoːɡɾˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: fógróirí (announcers)
Genitive singular:: fógróra, an fhógróra (e.g. guth an fhógróra, the announcer's voice)
Genitive plural:: fógróirí, na bhfógróirí (e.g. cumann na bhfógróirí, the announcers' association)

What does “fógróir” mean?

“Fógróir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

announcer: A person who makes announcements, for example on radio, television or over a public address system.Also: broadcaster, presenter.

1 other meaning: advertiser

2advertiser: A person or company that advertises goods or services.Also: advertising agent.

“Fógróir” with the article

The plural of announcer in Irish is fógróirí. Here is fógróir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fógróir

the announcer

No change after an

na fógróirí

the announcers

Plural: no change after na

“Fógróir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fógróir, the Irish word for announcer.

Is fógróir ar an raidió í m'aintín.

My aunt is a radio announcer.

Léigh an fógróir an nuacht go soiléir.

The announcer read the news clearly.

Níor chuala mé guth an fhógróra sa stáisiún.

I didn't hear the announcer's voice in the station.

Íocann na fógróirí go maith as am craolta.

The advertisers pay well for airtime.

Ba mhaith liom a bheith i m'fhógróir lá éigin.

I'd like to be an announcer some day.

Tá fógróir nua ag obair sa chomhlacht.

There's a new announcer working at the company.

Bhí an fógróir neirbhíseach roimh an gclár beo.

The announcer was nervous before the live show.

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Announcer in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for announcer?

The Irish for announcer is fógróir (pronounced “FOH-groh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fógróirí. Depending on context it can also mean advertiser.

How do you pronounce fógróir in Irish?

Fógróir is said like “FOH-groh-ir” (IPA /ˈfoːɡɾˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of announcer in Irish?

The plural of fógróir is fógróirí; with the article, na fógróirí means “the announcers”. The genitive plural is fógróirí, as in cumann na bhfógróirí (the announcers' association).

Does fógróir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fógróir can mean announcer or advertiser, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fógróir change to fhógróir or bhfógróir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fógróir becomes m'fhógróir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfógróir (eclipsis).

What is the difference between fógróir and craoltóir?

Fógróir is someone who announces or advertises, while craoltóir is a broadcaster in general. A newsreader may be called both.

Announcer in Irish (Fógróir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage