HeyRuaHow to say “consumer” in Irish
- Irish:
- tomhaltóir
- English:
- consumer, eater
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOH-ul-tohr” /ˈt̪ˠoːl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tomhaltóirí (consumers)
- Genitive singular:
- tomhaltóra, an tomhaltóra (e.g. cearta an tomhaltóra, the rights of the consumer)
- Genitive plural:
- tomhaltóirí, na dtomhaltóirí (e.g. cosaint tomhaltóirí, consumer protection)
What does “tomhaltóir” mean?
“Tomhaltóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- consumer
- A person who buys and uses goods or services.Also: customer, buyer, user.
1 other meaning: eater
- 2eater
- A person who eats or uses up something; a consumer of food or other resources.Also: consumer of food.
Other Irish words for consumer: úsáideoir (user)
“Tomhaltóir” with the article
The plural of consumer in Irish is tomhaltóirí. Here is tomhaltóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tomhaltóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tomhaltóir, the Irish word for consumer.
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Consumer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for consumer?
The Irish for consumer is tomhaltóir (pronounced “TOH-ul-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tomhaltóirí. Depending on context it can also mean eater.
How do you pronounce tomhaltóir in Irish?
Tomhaltóir is said like “TOH-ul-tohr” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠoːl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of consumer in Irish?
The plural of tomhaltóir is tomhaltóirí; with the article, na tomhaltóirí means “the consumers”. The genitive plural is tomhaltóirí, as in cosaint tomhaltóirí (consumer protection).
Does tomhaltóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tomhaltóir can mean consumer or eater, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tomhaltóir change to thomhaltóir or dtomhaltóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tomhaltóir becomes mo thomhaltóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtomhaltóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tomhaltóir' and 'custaiméir'?
'Tomhaltóir' is a consumer in the economic sense, anyone who uses goods or services, while 'custaiméir' is a customer of a particular shop or business.
