HeyRuaHow to say “buyer” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceannaitheoir
- English:
- buyer, merchant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAN-ee-hor” /ˈcanˠəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- ceannaitheoirí (buyers)
- Genitive singular:
- ceannaitheora, an cheannaitheora (e.g. ainm an cheannaitheora, the buyer's name)
- Genitive plural:
- ceannaitheoirí, na gceannaitheoirí (e.g. cearta ceannaitheoirí, buyers' rights)
What does “ceannaitheoir” mean?
“Ceannaitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- buyer
- A person who buys something, especially as opposed to the seller.Also: purchaser, customer, shopper.
1 other meaning: merchant
- 2merchant
- A person who buys and sells goods as a trade; a dealer.Also: dealer, trader.
“Ceannaitheoir” with the article
The plural of buyer in Irish is ceannaitheoirí. Here is ceannaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceannaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceannaitheoir, the Irish word for buyer.
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Buyer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for buyer?
The Irish for buyer is ceannaitheoir (pronounced “KYAN-ee-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceannaitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean merchant.
How do you pronounce ceannaitheoir in Irish?
Ceannaitheoir is said like “KYAN-ee-hor” (IPA /ˈcanˠəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of buyer in Irish?
The plural of ceannaitheoir is ceannaitheoirí; with the article, na ceannaitheoirí means “the buyers”. The genitive plural is ceannaitheoirí, as in cearta ceannaitheoirí (buyers' rights).
Does ceannaitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceannaitheoir can mean buyer or merchant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceannaitheoir change to cheannaitheoir or gceannaitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceannaitheoir becomes mo cheannaitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceannaitheoir (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'ceannaitheoir'?
The seller is 'díoltóir', from the verb 'díol' (sell), just as 'ceannaitheoir' comes from 'ceannaigh' (buy).
Is 'ceannaitheoir' the same as 'custaiméir'?
Not quite: 'ceannaitheoir' is anyone buying something, while 'custaiméir' is a regular customer of a shop or business.
