HeyRuaHow to say “corrector” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceartaitheoir
- English:
- corrector, proofreader
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAR-tee-hor” /ˈcaɾˠt̪ˠiːhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- ceartaitheoirí (correctors)
- Genitive singular:
- ceartaitheora, an cheartaitheora (e.g. obair an cheartaitheora, the corrector's work)
- Genitive plural:
- ceartaitheoirí, na gceartaitheoirí (e.g. cruinniú na gceartaitheoirí, the meeting of the correctors)
What does “ceartaitheoir” mean?
“Ceartaitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- corrector
- A person who corrects something, such as written work, exam papers or texts.Also: examiner, marker.
1 other meaning: proofreader
- 2proofreader
- A person who reads printed or written text to find and correct mistakes.Also: proof corrector, copy editor.
“Ceartaitheoir” with the article
The plural of corrector in Irish is ceartaitheoirí. Here is ceartaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceartaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceartaitheoir, the Irish word for corrector.
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Corrector in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for corrector?
The Irish for corrector is ceartaitheoir (pronounced “KYAR-tee-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceartaitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean proofreader.
How do you pronounce ceartaitheoir in Irish?
Ceartaitheoir is said like “KYAR-tee-hor” (IPA /ˈcaɾˠt̪ˠiːhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of corrector in Irish?
The plural of ceartaitheoir is ceartaitheoirí; with the article, na ceartaitheoirí means “the correctors”. The genitive plural is ceartaitheoirí, as in cruinniú na gceartaitheoirí (the meeting of the correctors).
Does ceartaitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceartaitheoir can mean corrector or proofreader, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceartaitheoir change to cheartaitheoir or gceartaitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceartaitheoir becomes mo cheartaitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceartaitheoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between ceartaitheoir and scrúdaitheoir?
A scrúdaitheoir is an examiner who sets or oversees exams, while a ceartaitheoir is the person who corrects the scripts or text. In practice exam markers are often called ceartaitheoirí.
