HeyRuaHow to say “collector” in Irish
- Irish:
- cnuasaitheoir
- English:
- collector, accumulator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KNOO-uh-see-hore” /ˈkn̪ˠuəsˠəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cnuasaitheoirí (collectors)
- Genitive singular:
- cnuasaitheora, an chnuasaitheora (e.g. bailiúchán an chnuasaitheora, the collector's collection)
- Genitive plural:
- cnuasaitheoirí, na gcnuasaitheoirí (e.g. cumann cnuasaitheoirí, collectors' society)
What does “cnuasaitheoir” mean?
“Cnuasaitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- collector
- A person who gathers or collects things, such as stamps, art or folklore.Also: gatherer, hoarder.
1 other meaning: accumulator
- 2accumulator
- A device or person that accumulates or stores something up.Also: compiler.
Other Irish words for collector: bailitheoir (collector)
“Cnuasaitheoir” with the article
The plural of collector in Irish is cnuasaitheoirí. Here is cnuasaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cnuasaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cnuasaitheoir, the Irish word for collector.
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Collector in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for collector?
The Irish for collector is cnuasaitheoir (pronounced “KNOO-uh-see-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cnuasaitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean accumulator.
How do you pronounce cnuasaitheoir in Irish?
Cnuasaitheoir is said like “KNOO-uh-see-hore” (IPA /ˈkn̪ˠuəsˠəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of collector in Irish?
The plural of cnuasaitheoir is cnuasaitheoirí; with the article, na cnuasaitheoirí means “the collectors”. The genitive plural is cnuasaitheoirí, as in cumann cnuasaitheoirí (collectors' society).
Does cnuasaitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cnuasaitheoir can mean collector or accumulator, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cnuasaitheoir change to chnuasaitheoir or gcnuasaitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cnuasaitheoir becomes mo chnuasaitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcnuasaitheoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cnuasaitheoir and bailitheoir?
Both can mean collector, but bailitheoir is also used for someone who collects money, such as a tax collector (bailitheoir cánach), while cnuasaitheoir suggests someone who gathers and hoards items like stamps or art.
