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Consignor in Irish (Coinsíneoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for consignor is coinsíneoir, a masculine noun (plural coinsíneoirí).
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How to say “consignor” in Irish

Irish:
coinsíneoir
English:
consignor
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“KUN-sheen-yohr”  /ˈkɪnʲʃiːnʲoːɾʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
coinsíneoirí (consignors)
Genitive singular:
coinsíneora, an choinsíneora (e.g. seoladh an choinsíneora, the consignor's address)
Genitive plural:
coinsíneoirí, na gcoinsíneoirí (e.g. seoltaí na gcoinsíneoirí, the consignors' addresses)

What does “coinsíneoir” mean?

consignor
A person or company that sends goods to someone else, especially for sale or delivery.Also: sender, shipper.

“Coinsíneoir” with the article

The plural of consignor in Irish is coinsíneoirí. Here is coinsíneoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an coinsíneoir
the consignor
No change after an
na coinsíneoirí
the consignors
Plural: no change after na

“Coinsíneoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using coinsíneoir, the Irish word for consignor.

Is é an coinsíneoir a sheol na hearraí.
The consignor is the one who sent the goods.
Cuir ainm an choinsíneora ar an bhfoirm.
Put the consignor's name on the form.
Tá an coinsíneoir freagrach as an bpacáil.
The consignor is responsible for the packing.
Bhí na coinsíneoirí míshásta leis an moill.
The consignors were unhappy with the delay.
Ba é m'athair coinsíneoir an lastais.
My father was the consignor of the shipment.
Chuir an comhlacht glao ar an gcoinsíneoir.
The company phoned the consignor.
Íocann an coinsíneoir as an iompar uaireanta.
The consignor sometimes pays for the transport.

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Consignor in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for consignor?

The Irish for consignor is coinsíneoir (pronounced “KUN-sheen-yohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coinsíneoirí.

How do you pronounce coinsíneoir in Irish?

Coinsíneoir is said like “KUN-sheen-yohr” (IPA /ˈkɪnʲʃiːnʲoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of consignor in Irish?

The plural of coinsíneoir is coinsíneoirí; with the article, na coinsíneoirí means “the consignors”. The genitive plural is coinsíneoirí, as in seoltaí na gcoinsíneoirí (the consignors' addresses).

Why does coinsíneoir change to choinsíneoir or gcoinsíneoir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinsíneoir becomes mo choinsíneoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinsíneoir (eclipsis).

What is the difference between coinsíneoir and coinsíní?

The coinsíneoir is the consignor who sends the goods, while the coinsíní is the consignee who receives them.

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