HeyRuaHow to say “composer” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceapadóir
- English:
- composer, inventor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAP-uh-dohr” /ˈcapəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- ceapadóirí (composers)
- Genitive singular:
- ceapadóra, an cheapadóra (e.g. saothar an cheapadóra, the composer's work)
- Genitive plural:
- ceapadóirí, na gceapadóirí (e.g. cumann na gceapadóirí, the composers' association)
What does “ceapadóir” mean?
“Ceapadóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- composer
- A person who composes, especially music, songs or verse.Also: songwriter, author, deviser.
1 other meaning: inventor
- 2inventor
- A person who devises or invents something.Also: originator, deviser.
Other Irish words for composer: cumadóir (composer)
“Ceapadóir” with the article
The plural of composer in Irish is ceapadóirí. Here is ceapadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceapadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceapadóir, the Irish word for composer.
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Composer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for composer?
The Irish for composer is ceapadóir (pronounced “KYAP-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceapadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean inventor.
How do you pronounce ceapadóir in Irish?
Ceapadóir is said like “KYAP-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈcapəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of composer in Irish?
The plural of ceapadóir is ceapadóirí; with the article, na ceapadóirí means “the composers”. The genitive plural is ceapadóirí, as in cumann na gceapadóirí (the composers' association).
Does ceapadóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceapadóir can mean composer or inventor, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceapadóir change to cheapadóir or gceapadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceapadóir becomes mo cheapadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceapadóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceapadóir' and 'cumadóir'?
Both can mean composer; 'cumadóir' is the more usual word for a music composer, while 'ceapadóir' stresses devising or composing something, from the verb 'ceap'.
