HeyRuaHow to say “assessor” in Irish
- Irish:
- measúnóir
- English:
- assessor, reviewer, assayer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAS-oo-nohr” /ˈmʲasˠuːnˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- measúnóirí (assessors)
- Genitive singular:
- measúnóra, an mheasúnóra (e.g. tuairisc an mheasúnóra, the assessor's report)
- Genitive plural:
- measúnóirí, na measúnóirí (e.g. painéal na measúnóirí, the panel of assessors)
What does “measúnóir” mean?
“Measúnóir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- assessor
- A person who assesses or evaluates something, such as work, property, damage or a candidate's performance.Also: evaluator, appraiser, examiner.
2 other meanings: reviewer or assayer
- 2reviewer
- A person who reviews and judges academic or other work submitted for publication or approval.Also: referee, peer reviewer.
- 3assayer
- A person who tests metals or ores to find out their quality or purity.Also: tester.
“Measúnóir” with the article
The plural of assessor in Irish is measúnóirí. Here is measúnóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Measúnóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using measúnóir, the Irish word for assessor.
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Assessor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for assessor?
The Irish for assessor is measúnóir (pronounced “MAS-oo-nohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is measúnóirí. Depending on context it can also mean reviewer or assayer.
How do you pronounce measúnóir in Irish?
Measúnóir is said like “MAS-oo-nohr” (IPA /ˈmʲasˠuːnˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of assessor in Irish?
The plural of measúnóir is measúnóirí; with the article, na measúnóirí means “the assessors”. The genitive plural is measúnóirí, as in painéal na measúnóirí (the panel of assessors).
Does measúnóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Measúnóir can mean assessor, reviewer or assayer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does measúnóir change to mheasúnóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheasúnóir. After ár (our) it stays ár measúnóir, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between measúnóir and scrúdaitheoir?
A measúnóir assesses or evaluates work or value in general, while a scrúdaitheoir is specifically an examiner who sets or marks exams.
