HeyRuaHow to say “competitor” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomaitheoir
- English:
- competitor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-ih-hoh-ir” /ˈʊmˠəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- iomaitheoirí (competitors)
- Genitive singular:
- iomaitheora, an iomaitheora (e.g. ainm an iomaitheora, the competitor's name)
- Genitive plural:
- iomaitheoirí, na n-iomaitheoirí (e.g. liosta na n-iomaitheoirí, the list of competitors)
What does “iomaitheoir” mean?
- competitor
- A person or business that competes against others, for example in a contest, race or market.Also: contestant, rival, competing business.
Other Irish words for competitor: coimhlinteoir (competitor)
“Iomaitheoir” with the article
The plural of competitor in Irish is iomaitheoirí. Here is iomaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iomaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iomaitheoir, 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 iomaitheoir (pronounced “UM-ih-hoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iomaitheoirí.
How do you pronounce iomaitheoir in Irish?
Iomaitheoir is said like “UM-ih-hoh-ir” (IPA /ˈʊmˠəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of competitor in Irish?
The plural of iomaitheoir is iomaitheoirí; with the article, na hiomaitheoirí means “the competitors”. The genitive plural is iomaitheoirí, as in liosta na n-iomaitheoirí (the list of competitors).
Why does iomaitheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iomaitheoir (the competitor), a hiomaitheoir (her competitor), a n-iomaitheoir (their competitor), na hiomaitheoirí (the competitors).
What is the difference between iomaitheoir and iomaíocht?
Iomaitheoir is the person or company competing, while iomaíocht is competition itself, as in iomaíocht mhargaidh (market competition).
