HeyRuaHow to say “arranger” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóiritheoir
- English:
- arranger, dresser
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ree-hohr” /ˈkoːɾʲɪhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cóiritheoirí (arrangers)
- Genitive singular:
- cóiritheora, an chóiritheora (e.g. obair an chóiritheora, the arranger's work)
- Genitive plural:
- cóiritheoirí, na gcóiritheoirí (e.g. cumann na gcóiritheoirí, the arrangers' association)
What does “cóiritheoir” mean?
“Cóiritheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- arranger
- A person who arranges or puts things in order, especially someone who arranges music for performance.Also: music arranger, organiser.
1 other meaning: dresser
- 2dresser
- A person who dresses, trims or fixes something up, such as someone who prepares or repairs things.Also: fixer, trimmer.
“Cóiritheoir” with the article
The plural of arranger in Irish is cóiritheoirí. Here is cóiritheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cóiritheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóiritheoir, the Irish word for arranger.
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Arranger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for arranger?
The Irish for arranger is cóiritheoir (pronounced “KOH-ree-hohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cóiritheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean dresser.
How do you pronounce cóiritheoir in Irish?
Cóiritheoir is said like “KOH-ree-hohr” (IPA /ˈkoːɾʲɪhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of arranger in Irish?
The plural of cóiritheoir is cóiritheoirí; with the article, na cóiritheoirí means “the arrangers”. The genitive plural is cóiritheoirí, as in cumann na gcóiritheoirí (the arrangers' association).
Does cóiritheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cóiritheoir can mean arranger or dresser, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cóiritheoir change to chóiritheoir or gcóiritheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóiritheoir becomes mo chóiritheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóiritheoir (eclipsis).
How is 'cóiritheoir' different from 'cumadóir'?
A 'cumadóir' composes original music, while a 'cóiritheoir' arranges existing music, from the verb 'cóirigh' (arrange).
