HeyRuaHow to say “craftsman” in Irish
- Irish:
- saor
- English:
- craftsman, mason
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “seer” /sˠiːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- saoir (craftsmen)
- Genitive singular:
- saoir, an tsaoir (e.g. uirlisí an tsaoir, the craftsman's tools)
- Genitive plural:
- saor, na saor (e.g. obair na saor, the work of the craftsmen)
What does “saor” mean?
“Saor” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- craftsman
- A skilled worker who builds or makes things by hand, especially in stone or wood.Also: artisan, artificer, builder.
1 other meaning: mason
- 2mason
- A person who builds with stone or brick; a stonemason.Also: stonemason, bricklayer.
Other Irish words for craftsman: ceardaí (craftsman)
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Saor” with the article
The plural of craftsman in Irish is saoir. Here is saor after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Saor” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saor, the Irish word for craftsman.
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Craftsman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for craftsman?
The Irish for craftsman is saor (pronounced “seer”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is saoir. Depending on context it can also mean mason.
How do you pronounce saor in Irish?
Saor is said like “seer” (IPA /sˠiːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of craftsman in Irish?
The plural of saor is saoir; with the article, na saoir means “the craftsmen”. The genitive plural is saor, as in obair na saor (the work of the craftsmen).
Does saor have more than one meaning?
Yes. Saor can mean craftsman or mason, depending on context; the first is the most common. Saor also has its own entry as an adjective meaning free. Saor also has its own entry as a verb meaning to free.
Why does saor change to shaor?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaor. After ár (our) it stays ár saor, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is the noun 'saor' related to the adjective 'saor' meaning free or cheap?
They are spelled the same but used differently: 'saor' the noun means a craftsman or mason, as in 'saor cloiche', while the adjective means free or cheap, as in 'Tá sé saor'.
What is the Irish for carpenter?
'Siúinéir' is the usual word, but 'saor adhmaid' is also used for a woodworker or carpenter.
