HeyRuaHow to say “broadcaster” in Irish
- Irish:
- craobhscaoilteoir
- English:
- broadcaster
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRAYV-skweel-tyor” /ˈkɾˠiːvˠˌsˠkiːlʲtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- craobhscaoilteoirí (broadcasters)
- Genitive singular:
- craobhscaoilteora, an chraobhscaoilteora (e.g. guth an chraobhscaoilteora, the broadcaster's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- craobhscaoilteoirí, na gcraobhscaoilteoirí (e.g. cumann na gcraobhscaoilteoirí, the association of the broadcasters)
What does “craobhscaoilteoir” mean?
- broadcaster
- A person or organisation that broadcasts programmes on radio or television.Also: radio broadcaster, television broadcaster, presenter.
Other Irish words for broadcaster: craoltóir (broadcaster)
“Craobhscaoilteoir” with the article
The plural of broadcaster in Irish is craobhscaoilteoirí. Here is craobhscaoilteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Craobhscaoilteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using craobhscaoilteoir, the Irish word for broadcaster.
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Broadcaster in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for broadcaster?
The Irish for broadcaster is craobhscaoilteoir (pronounced “KRAYV-skweel-tyor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is craobhscaoilteoirí.
How do you pronounce craobhscaoilteoir in Irish?
Craobhscaoilteoir is said like “KRAYV-skweel-tyor” (IPA /ˈkɾˠiːvˠˌsˠkiːlʲtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of broadcaster in Irish?
The plural of craobhscaoilteoir is craobhscaoilteoirí; with the article, na craobhscaoilteoirí means “the broadcasters”. The genitive plural is craobhscaoilteoirí, as in cumann na gcraobhscaoilteoirí (the association of the broadcasters).
Why does craobhscaoilteoir change to chraobhscaoilteoir or gcraobhscaoilteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) craobhscaoilteoir becomes mo chraobhscaoilteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcraobhscaoilteoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between craobhscaoilteoir and craoltóir?
Both mean broadcaster; craoltóir is the more common everyday word, while craobhscaoilteoir is more formal and also used for a propagator or disseminator, from craobhscaoileadh, to spread or broadcast.
