HeyRuaHow to say “builder” in Irish
- Irish:
- foirgneoir
- English:
- builder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FIR-ig-nyohr” /ˈfʲɪɾʲəɡʲnʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- foirgneoirí (builders)
- Genitive singular:
- foirgneora, an fhoirgneora (e.g. veain an fhoirgneora, the builder's van)
- Genitive plural:
- foirgneoirí, na bhfoirgneoirí (e.g. cumann na bhfoirgneoirí, the builders' association)
What does “foirgneoir” mean?
- builder
- A person whose work is constructing buildings, especially a building contractor.Also: building contractor, constructor, construction worker.
Other Irish words for builder: tógálaí (builder)
“Foirgneoir” with the article
The plural of builder in Irish is foirgneoirí. Here is foirgneoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Foirgneoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foirgneoir, the Irish word for builder.
Other nouns in Irish
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Builder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for builder?
The Irish for builder is foirgneoir (pronounced “FIR-ig-nyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foirgneoirí.
How do you pronounce foirgneoir in Irish?
Foirgneoir is said like “FIR-ig-nyohr” (IPA /ˈfʲɪɾʲəɡʲnʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of builder in Irish?
The plural of foirgneoir is foirgneoirí; with the article, na foirgneoirí means “the builders”. The genitive plural is foirgneoirí, as in cumann na bhfoirgneoirí (the builders' association).
Why does foirgneoir change to fhoirgneoir or bhfoirgneoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foirgneoir becomes m'fhoirgneoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoirgneoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'foirgneoir' and 'tógálaí'?
Both mean builder; 'tógálaí' is the more common everyday word, while 'foirgneoir' is linked to 'foirgneamh' (building) and is often used in more formal or official contexts.
