HeyRuaHow to say “carver” in Irish
- Irish:
- snoíodóir
- English:
- carver
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SNEE-uh-dohr” /ˈsn̪ˠiːd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- snoíodóirí (carvers)
- Genitive singular:
- snoíodóra, an tsnoíodóra (e.g. uirlisí an tsnoíodóra, the carver's tools)
- Genitive plural:
- snoíodóirí, na snoíodóirí (e.g. ceardlann snoíodóirí, a carvers' workshop)
What does “snoíodóir” mean?
- carver
- A person who carves wood, stone or other material into shapes or designs.Also: woodcarver, sculptor, engraver.
“Snoíodóir” with the article
The plural of carver in Irish is snoíodóirí. Here is snoíodóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Snoíodóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using snoíodóir, the Irish word for carver.
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Carver in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for carver?
The Irish for carver is snoíodóir (pronounced “SNEE-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is snoíodóirí.
How do you pronounce snoíodóir in Irish?
Snoíodóir is said like “SNEE-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈsn̪ˠiːd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of carver in Irish?
The plural of snoíodóir is snoíodóirí; with the article, na snoíodóirí means “the carvers”. The genitive plural is snoíodóirí, as in ceardlann snoíodóirí (a carvers' workshop).
Why does snoíodóir change to shnoíodóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shnoíodóir. After ár (our) it stays ár snoíodóir, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between snoíodóir and dealbhóir?
A snoíodóir is a carver who cuts shapes from material, while a dealbhóir is a sculptor in the wider artistic sense. The craft of carving is snoíodóireacht.
