Collector in Irish (Bailitheoir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for collector?

The Irish for collector is bailitheoir (pronounced “BAL-ih-hoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bailitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean collector (device).

Q: What is the plural of collector in Irish?

The plural of bailitheoir is bailitheoirí; with the article, na bailitheoirí means “the collectors”. The genitive plural is bailitheoirí, as in cumann na mbailitheoirí (the collectors' society).

Q: Does bailitheoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bailitheoir can mean collector or collector (device), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “collector” in Irish

Irish:: bailitheoir
English:: collector, collector (device)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “BAL-ih-hoh-ir” /ˈbˠalʲɪhoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: bailitheoirí (collectors)
Genitive singular:: bailitheora, an bhailitheora (e.g. bailiúchán an bhailitheora, the collector's collection)
Genitive plural:: bailitheoirí, na mbailitheoirí (e.g. cumann na mbailitheoirí, the collectors' society)

What does “bailitheoir” mean?

“Bailitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

collector: A person who collects things, such as stamps, antiques, taxes or folklore.Also: gatherer, tax collector, folklore collector.

1 other meaning: collector (device)

2collector (device): A device or part that gathers something, such as a solar collector or a dust collector.Also: collector, solar collector, dust collector.

“Bailitheoir” with the article

The plural of collector in Irish is bailitheoirí. Here is bailitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an bailitheoir

the collector

No change after an

na bailitheoirí

the collectors

Plural: no change after na

“Bailitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bailitheoir, the Irish word for collector.

Is bailitheoir stampaí é m'uncail.

My uncle is a stamp collector.

Tháinig an bailitheoir cánach inné.

The tax collector came yesterday.

Cheannaigh bailitheoir an seancharr ar airgead mór.

A collector bought the old car for a lot of money.

Bhí na bailitheoirí béaloidis ag taisteal ar fud na tíre.

The folklore collectors were travelling around the country.

Is bailitheoir seandachtaí í mo mháthair.

My mother is an antiques collector.

Tá suim mhór ag bailitheoirí sa phictiúr seo.

Collectors are very interested in this picture.

D'oibrigh sí mar bhailitheoir cíosa sa bhaile mór.

She worked as a rent collector in the town.

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Collector in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for collector?

The Irish for collector is bailitheoir (pronounced “BAL-ih-hoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bailitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean collector (device).

How do you pronounce bailitheoir in Irish?

Bailitheoir is said like “BAL-ih-hoh-ir” (IPA /ˈbˠalʲɪhoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of collector in Irish?

The plural of bailitheoir is bailitheoirí; with the article, na bailitheoirí means “the collectors”. The genitive plural is bailitheoirí, as in cumann na mbailitheoirí (the collectors' society).

Does bailitheoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bailitheoir can mean collector or collector (device), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does bailitheoir change to bhailitheoir or mbailitheoir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bailitheoir becomes mo bhailitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbailitheoir (eclipsis).

What is the difference between bailitheoir and bailiúchán?

Bailitheoir is the person who collects, while bailiúchán is the collection itself, as in bailiúchán stampaí 'a stamp collection'.

Collector in Irish (Bailitheoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage