HeyRuaHow to say “composer” in Irish
- Irish:
- cumadóir
- English:
- composer, inventor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUM-uh-dohr” /ˈkʊmˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cumadóirí (composers)
- Genitive singular:
- cumadóra, an chumadóra (e.g. saothar an chumadóra, the composer's work)
- Genitive plural:
- cumadóirí, na gcumadóirí (e.g. ceol cumadóirí Éireannacha, the music of Irish composers)
What does “cumadóir” mean?
“Cumadóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- composer
- A person who composes music, songs or verse.Also: songwriter, music writer.
1 other meaning: inventor
- 2inventor
- A person who makes up or invents something, such as a story, a device or a lie.Also: fabricator, maker, creator.
“Cumadóir” with the article
The plural of composer in Irish is cumadóirí. Here is cumadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cumadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cumadóir, 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 cumadóir (pronounced “KUM-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cumadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean inventor.
How do you pronounce cumadóir in Irish?
Cumadóir is said like “KUM-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈkʊmˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of composer in Irish?
The plural of cumadóir is cumadóirí; with the article, na cumadóirí means “the composers”. The genitive plural is cumadóirí, as in ceol cumadóirí Éireannacha (the music of Irish composers).
Does cumadóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cumadóir can mean composer or inventor, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cumadóir change to chumadóir or gcumadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cumadóir becomes mo chumadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcumadóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cumadóir and ceoltóir?
A cumadóir composes or writes music, while a ceoltóir plays or performs it. One person can be both.
What is the word for the activity of composing?
Composing is cumadóireacht, and the verb is cum, as in cheol sé an t-amhrán a chum sé féin.
