HeyRuaHow to say “clipper” in Irish
- Irish:
- bearrthóir
- English:
- clipper, trimmer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-hoar” /ˈbʲaɾˠhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- bearrthóirí (clippers)
- Genitive singular:
- bearrthóra, an bhearrthóra (e.g. lann an bhearrthóra, the clipper's blade)
- Genitive plural:
- bearrthóirí, na mbearrthóirí (e.g. lanna na mbearrthóirí, the blades of the clippers)
What does “bearrthóir” mean?
“Bearrthóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- clipper
- A person who clips, trims or cuts, especially one who shears sheep or cuts hair.Also: trimmer, shearer, barber.
1 other meaning: trimmer
- 2trimmer
- A tool or machine used for clipping or trimming, such as hair clippers or a hedge trimmer.Also: clippers, shears.
“Bearrthóir” with the article
The plural of clipper in Irish is bearrthóirí. Here is bearrthóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bearrthóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bearrthóir, the Irish word for clipper.
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Clipper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clipper?
The Irish for clipper is bearrthóir (pronounced “BAR-hoar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bearrthóirí. Depending on context it can also mean trimmer.
How do you pronounce bearrthóir in Irish?
Bearrthóir is said like “BAR-hoar” (IPA /ˈbʲaɾˠhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of clipper in Irish?
The plural of bearrthóir is bearrthóirí; with the article, na bearrthóirí means “the clippers”. The genitive plural is bearrthóirí, as in lanna na mbearrthóirí (the blades of the clippers).
Does bearrthóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bearrthóir can mean clipper or trimmer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bearrthóir change to bhearrthóir or mbearrthóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bearrthóir becomes mo bhearrthóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbearrthóir (eclipsis).
Is bearrthóir the usual word for a barber?
A barber is usually bearbóir; bearrthóir is a more general word for anyone or anything that clips or shears, from the verb bearr.
