Bookmaker in Irish (Geallghlacadóir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for bookmaker?

The Irish for bookmaker is geallghlacadóir (pronounced “GYAL-ghluk-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is geallghlacadóirí.

Q: What is the plural of bookmaker in Irish?

The plural of geallghlacadóir is geallghlacadóirí; with the article, na geallghlacadóirí means “the bookmakers”. The genitive plural is geallghlacadóirí, as in brabús na ngeallghlacadóirí (the bookmakers' profit).

How to say “bookmaker” in Irish

Irish:: geallghlacadóir
English:: bookmaker
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “GYAL-ghluk-uh-dohr” /ˈɟal̪ˠˌɣl̪ˠakəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: geallghlacadóirí (bookmakers)
Genitive singular:: geallghlacadóra, an gheallghlacadóra (e.g. siopa an gheallghlacadóra, the bookmaker's shop)
Genitive plural:: geallghlacadóirí, na ngeallghlacadóirí (e.g. brabús na ngeallghlacadóirí, the bookmakers' profit)

What does “geallghlacadóir” mean?

bookmaker: A person or business that takes bets on races and other events and pays out winnings.Also: bookie, turf accountant, betting agent.

“Geallghlacadóir” with the article

The plural of bookmaker in Irish is geallghlacadóirí. Here is geallghlacadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an geallghlacadóir

the bookmaker

No change after an

na geallghlacadóirí

the bookmakers

Plural: no change after na

“Geallghlacadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using geallghlacadóir, the Irish word for bookmaker.

Is geallghlacadóir é a uncail i nGaillimh.

His uncle is a bookmaker in Galway.

Chuir mé geall leis an ngeallghlacadóir ar an gcapall sin.

I placed a bet with the bookie on that horse.

Bhí oifig an gheallghlacadóra plódaithe Dé Sathairn.

The bookmaker's office was packed on Saturday.

Bíonn na geallghlacadóirí i gcónaí ar an mbuntáiste.

The bookies always come out on top.

Thug mo gheallghlacadóir corrlach maith dom inné.

My bookmaker gave me good odds yesterday.

Tá a lán geallghlacadóirí ag obair ar líne anois.

Lots of bookmakers work online now.

Bhuaigh sé céad euro ón ngeallghlacadóir.

He won a hundred euro from the bookie.

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Bookmaker in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for bookmaker?

The Irish for bookmaker is geallghlacadóir (pronounced “GYAL-ghluk-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is geallghlacadóirí.

How do you pronounce geallghlacadóir in Irish?

Geallghlacadóir is said like “GYAL-ghluk-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈɟal̪ˠˌɣl̪ˠakəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of bookmaker in Irish?

The plural of geallghlacadóir is geallghlacadóirí; with the article, na geallghlacadóirí means “the bookmakers”. The genitive plural is geallghlacadóirí, as in brabús na ngeallghlacadóirí (the bookmakers' profit).

Why does geallghlacadóir change to gheallghlacadóir or ngeallghlacadóir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geallghlacadóir becomes mo gheallghlacadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeallghlacadóir (eclipsis).

How do I say 'to place a bet' in Irish?

Use 'geall a chur', for example 'chuir mé geall leis an ngeallghlacadóir'. The word 'geall' means a bet or pledge.

Bookmaker in Irish (Geallghlacadóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage