HeyRuaHow to say “compiler” in Irish
- Irish:
- tiomsaitheoir
- English:
- compiler, collector, compiler (computing)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TYUM-suh-hore” /ˈtʲʊmsəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tiomsaitheoirí (compilers)
- Genitive singular:
- tiomsaitheora, an tiomsaitheora (e.g. ainm an tiomsaitheora, the compiler's name)
- Genitive plural:
- tiomsaitheoirí, na dtiomsaitheoirí (e.g. obair na dtiomsaitheoirí, the work of the compilers)
What does “tiomsaitheoir” mean?
“Tiomsaitheoir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- compiler
- A person who compiles or puts together material, such as a collection, anthology or dictionary.Also: editor, anthologist.
2 other meanings: collector or compiler (computing)
- 2collector
- A person who gathers or collects things, such as money or items.Also: gatherer, accumulator.
- 3compiler (computing)
- A computer program that translates source code into machine code.Also: compiler, compiler program.
“Tiomsaitheoir” with the article
The plural of compiler in Irish is tiomsaitheoirí. Here is tiomsaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tiomsaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tiomsaitheoir, the Irish word for compiler.
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Compiler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for compiler?
The Irish for compiler is tiomsaitheoir (pronounced “TYUM-suh-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tiomsaitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean collector or compiler (computing).
How do you pronounce tiomsaitheoir in Irish?
Tiomsaitheoir is said like “TYUM-suh-hore” (IPA /ˈtʲʊmsəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of compiler in Irish?
The plural of tiomsaitheoir is tiomsaitheoirí; with the article, na tiomsaitheoirí means “the compilers”. The genitive plural is tiomsaitheoirí, as in obair na dtiomsaitheoirí (the work of the compilers).
Does tiomsaitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tiomsaitheoir can mean compiler, collector or compiler (computing), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tiomsaitheoir change to thiomsaitheoir or dtiomsaitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiomsaitheoir becomes mo thiomsaitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiomsaitheoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tiomsaitheoir and bailitheoir?
Both can mean collector, but tiomsaitheoir often suggests compiling material into a work, while bailitheoir is the everyday word for a collector, e.g. bailitheoir stampaí.
