HeyRuaHow to say “competitor” in Irish
- Irish:
- coimhlinteoir
- English:
- competitor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KWEE-lin-tyohr” /ˈkəiːlʲən̠ʲtʲoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- coimhlinteoirí (competitors)
- Genitive singular:
- coimhlinteora, an choimhlinteora (e.g. ainm an choimhlinteora, the competitor's name)
- Genitive plural:
- coimhlinteoirí, na gcoimhlinteoirí (e.g. liosta na gcoimhlinteoirí, a list of competitors)
What does “coimhlinteoir” mean?
- competitor
- A person who takes part in a contest or competition against others.Also: contestant, rival, entrant.
Other Irish words for competitor: iomaitheoir (competitor)
“Coimhlinteoir” with the article
The plural of competitor in Irish is coimhlinteoirí. Here is coimhlinteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coimhlinteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coimhlinteoir, the Irish word for competitor.
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Competitor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for competitor?
The Irish for competitor is coimhlinteoir (pronounced “KWEE-lin-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coimhlinteoirí.
How do you pronounce coimhlinteoir in Irish?
Coimhlinteoir is said like “KWEE-lin-tyohr” (IPA /ˈkəiːlʲən̠ʲtʲoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of competitor in Irish?
The plural of coimhlinteoir is coimhlinteoirí; with the article, na coimhlinteoirí means “the competitors”. The genitive plural is coimhlinteoirí, as in liosta na gcoimhlinteoirí (a list of competitors).
Why does coimhlinteoir change to choimhlinteoir or gcoimhlinteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coimhlinteoir becomes mo choimhlinteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoimhlinteoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between coimhlinteoir and iomaitheoir?
Both can mean competitor; iomaitheoir is often used for a rival in business or contests, while coimhlinteoir suits someone taking part in a competition (coimhlint).
