HeyRuaHow to say “caller” in Irish
- Irish:
- glaoiteoir
- English:
- caller, caller (at a dance)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GLEE-tyohr” /ˈɡl̪ˠiːtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- glaoiteoirí (callers)
- Genitive singular:
- glaoiteora, an ghlaoiteora (e.g. ainm an ghlaoiteora, the caller's name)
- Genitive plural:
- glaoiteoirí, na nglaoiteoirí (e.g. ceisteanna na nglaoiteoirí, the callers' questions)
What does “glaoiteoir” mean?
“Glaoiteoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- caller
- A person who calls, especially someone who makes a telephone call or calls in to a radio programme.Also: telephone caller, phone caller, person calling.
1 other meaning: caller (at a dance)
- 2caller (at a dance)
- A person who calls out the figures or steps at a set dance or similar event.Also: caller, dance caller, announcer.
Other Irish words for caller: cuairteoir (visitor)
“Glaoiteoir” with the article
The plural of caller in Irish is glaoiteoirí. Here is glaoiteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Glaoiteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glaoiteoir, the Irish word for caller.
Other nouns in Irish
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Caller in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for caller?
The Irish for caller is glaoiteoir (pronounced “GLEE-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glaoiteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean caller (at a dance).
How do you pronounce glaoiteoir in Irish?
Glaoiteoir is said like “GLEE-tyohr” (IPA /ˈɡl̪ˠiːtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of caller in Irish?
The plural of glaoiteoir is glaoiteoirí; with the article, na glaoiteoirí means “the callers”. The genitive plural is glaoiteoirí, as in ceisteanna na nglaoiteoirí (the callers' questions).
Does glaoiteoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Glaoiteoir can mean caller or caller (at a dance), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does glaoiteoir change to ghlaoiteoir or nglaoiteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glaoiteoir becomes mo ghlaoiteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglaoiteoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between glaoiteoir and cuairteoir?
A glaoiteoir is someone who calls, usually by phone, while a cuairteoir is a visitor who calls in person.
