HeyRuaHow to say “assistant” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúntóir
- English:
- assistant, assistant (in a title)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOON-tor” /ˈkuːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cúntóirí (assistants)
- Genitive singular:
- cúntóra, an chúntóra (e.g. obair an chúntóra, the assistant's work)
- Genitive plural:
- cúntóirí, na gcúntóirí (e.g. líon na gcúntóirí, the number of assistants)
What does “cúntóir” mean?
“Cúntóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- assistant
- A person who helps or assists another in their work or a task.Also: helper, aide, deputy.
1 other meaning: assistant (in a title)
- 2assistant (in a title)
- A person holding a junior or supporting rank in a job, as in assistant teacher or assistant manager.Also: assistant, assistant manager, assistant teacher, sub.
Other Irish words for assistant: cabhróir (helper)
“Cúntóir” with the article
The plural of assistant in Irish is cúntóirí. Here is cúntóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúntóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúntóir, the Irish word for assistant.
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Assistant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for assistant?
The Irish for assistant is cúntóir (pronounced “KOON-tor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúntóirí. Depending on context it can also mean assistant (in a title).
How do you pronounce cúntóir in Irish?
Cúntóir is said like “KOON-tor” (IPA /ˈkuːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of assistant in Irish?
The plural of cúntóir is cúntóirí; with the article, na cúntóirí means “the assistants”. The genitive plural is cúntóirí, as in líon na gcúntóirí (the number of assistants).
Does cúntóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúntóir can mean assistant or assistant (in a title), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúntóir change to chúntóir or gcúntóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúntóir becomes mo chúntóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúntóir (eclipsis).
How is cúntóir related to cúnamh?
Cúntóir is formed from cúnamh 'help', so a cúntóir is literally a 'helper'. Compare cuidigh, which also means help.
How do I say 'deputy' rather than 'assistant'?
For a deputy or vice position Irish usually uses the prefix leas-, as in leas-phríomhoide 'deputy principal', while cúntóir is used for an assistant, as in cúntóir pearsanta.
