HeyRuaHow to say “broadcaster” in Irish
- Irish:
- craoltóir
- English:
- broadcaster
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KREEL-toh-ir” /ˈkɾˠiːlˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- craoltóirí (broadcasters)
- Genitive singular:
- craoltóra, an chraoltóra (e.g. guth an chraoltóra, the broadcaster's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- craoltóirí, na gcraoltóirí (e.g. cumann na gcraoltóirí, the broadcasters' association)
What does “craoltóir” mean?
- broadcaster
- A person or organisation that broadcasts programmes on radio or television.Also: presenter, announcer, radio presenter.
“Craoltóir” with the article
The plural of broadcaster in Irish is craoltóirí. Here is craoltóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Craoltóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using craoltóir, 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 craoltóir (pronounced “KREEL-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is craoltóirí.
How do you pronounce craoltóir in Irish?
Craoltóir is said like “KREEL-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈkɾˠiːlˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of broadcaster in Irish?
The plural of craoltóir is craoltóirí; with the article, na craoltóirí means “the broadcasters”. The genitive plural is craoltóirí, as in cumann na gcraoltóirí (the broadcasters' association).
Why does craoltóir change to chraoltóir or gcraoltóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) craoltóir becomes mo chraoltóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcraoltóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between craoltóir and láithreoir?
Craoltóir is any broadcaster, a person or an organisation such as RTÉ, while láithreoir is specifically the presenter of a programme.
