Assistant manager in Irish (Fo-bhainisteoir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for assistant manager?

The Irish for assistant manager is fo-bhainisteoir (pronounced “FUH-wan-ish-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-bhainisteoirí.

Q: What is the plural of assistant manager in Irish?

The plural of fo-bhainisteoir is fo-bhainisteoirí; with the article, na fo-bhainisteoirí means “the assistant managers”. The genitive plural is fo-bhainisteoirí, as in cruinniú na bhfo-bhainisteoirí (the assistant managers' meeting).

How to say “assistant manager” in Irish

Irish:: fo-bhainisteoir
English:: assistant manager
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FUH-wan-ish-tyohr” /ˈfˠɔˌwanʲɪʃtʲoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: fo-bhainisteoirí (assistant managers)
Genitive singular:: fo-bhainisteora, an fho-bhainisteora (e.g. oifig an fho-bhainisteora, the assistant manager's office)
Genitive plural:: fo-bhainisteoirí, na bhfo-bhainisteoirí (e.g. cruinniú na bhfo-bhainisteoirí, the assistant managers' meeting)

What does “fo-bhainisteoir” mean?

assistant manager: A person who ranks below the manager and helps run a business, shop or department.Also: submanager, deputy manager, under-manager.

“Fo-bhainisteoir” with the article

The plural of assistant manager in Irish is fo-bhainisteoirí. Here is fo-bhainisteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fo-bhainisteoir

the assistant manager

No change after an

na fo-bhainisteoirí

the assistant managers

Plural: no change after na

“Fo-bhainisteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fo-bhainisteoir, the Irish word for assistant manager.

Is fo-bhainisteoir í sa bhanc anois.

She is an assistant manager in the bank now.

Labhair leis an bhfo-bhainisteoir faoin ngearán.

Speak to the assistant manager about the complaint.

Tá an fo-bhainisteoir as baile inniu.

The assistant manager is away today.

Ceapadh mo dheartháir ina fho-bhainisteoir.

My brother was appointed assistant manager.

Tá beirt fho-bhainisteoirí san óstán.

There are two assistant managers in the hotel.

Shínigh mé litir an fho-bhainisteora.

I signed the assistant manager's letter.

Bhí m'fho-bhainisteoir an-chabhrach liom.

My assistant manager was very helpful to me.

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Assistant manager in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for assistant manager?

The Irish for assistant manager is fo-bhainisteoir (pronounced “FUH-wan-ish-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-bhainisteoirí.

How do you pronounce fo-bhainisteoir in Irish?

Fo-bhainisteoir is said like “FUH-wan-ish-tyohr” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌwanʲɪʃtʲoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of assistant manager in Irish?

The plural of fo-bhainisteoir is fo-bhainisteoirí; with the article, na fo-bhainisteoirí means “the assistant managers”. The genitive plural is fo-bhainisteoirí, as in cruinniú na bhfo-bhainisteoirí (the assistant managers' meeting).

Why does fo-bhainisteoir change to fho-bhainisteoir or bhfo-bhainisteoir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-bhainisteoir becomes m'fho-bhainisteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-bhainisteoir (eclipsis).

How does fo-bhainisteoir relate to bainisteoir?

Fo-bhainisteoir is bainisteoir (manager) with the prefix fo-, meaning 'sub' or 'under', which lenites the following consonant.

Assistant manager in Irish (Fo-bhainisteoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage