HeyRuaHow to say “carrier” in Irish
- Irish:
- iompróir
- English:
- carrier, carrier (of disease)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-proor” /ˈʊmˠpˠɾˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- iompróirí (carriers)
- Genitive singular:
- iompróra, an iompróra (e.g. ainm an iompróra, the name of the carrier)
- Genitive plural:
- iompróirí, na n-iompróirí (e.g. liosta na n-iompróirí, the list of the carriers)
What does “iompróir” mean?
“Iompróir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- carrier
- A person, company or thing that carries or transports something, such as goods or passengers.Also: bearer, conveyor, haulier, porter.
1 other meaning: carrier (of disease)
- 2carrier (of disease)
- A person or animal that carries and can pass on a disease without necessarily being ill.Also: carrier, disease carrier, vector.
“Iompróir” with the article
The plural of carrier in Irish is iompróirí. Here is iompróir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iompróir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iompróir, the Irish word for carrier.
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Carrier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for carrier?
The Irish for carrier is iompróir (pronounced “UM-proor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iompróirí. Depending on context it can also mean carrier (of disease).
How do you pronounce iompróir in Irish?
Iompróir is said like “UM-proor” (IPA /ˈʊmˠpˠɾˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of carrier in Irish?
The plural of iompróir is iompróirí; with the article, na hiompróirí means “the carriers”. The genitive plural is iompróirí, as in liosta na n-iompróirí (the list of the carriers).
Does iompróir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iompróir can mean carrier or carrier (of disease), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iompróir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iompróir (the carrier), a hiompróir (her carrier), a n-iompróir (their carrier), na hiompróirí (the carriers).
How is iompróir related to iompar?
Iompróir is the agent noun from iompair (carry), and iompar is the verbal noun meaning carrying or transport.
