HeyRuaHow to say “creator” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruthaitheoir
- English:
- creator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRU-hee-hor” /ˈkɾˠuhiːhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cruthaitheoirí (creators)
- Genitive singular:
- cruthaitheora, an chruthaitheora (e.g. ainm an chruthaitheora, the name of the creator)
- Genitive plural:
- cruthaitheoirí, na gcruthaitheoirí (e.g. cearta cruthaitheoirí, creators' rights)
What does “cruthaitheoir” mean?
“Cruthaitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- creator
- A person who creates or makes something new, such as a work of art, a design or a product.Also: maker, originator, author.
1 other meaning:
- 2creator
- God, regarded as the one who created the world; usually written with a capital letter, An Cruthaitheoir.Also: maker, god.
“Cruthaitheoir” with the article
The plural of creator in Irish is cruthaitheoirí. Here is cruthaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cruthaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruthaitheoir, the Irish word for creator.
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Creator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for creator?
The Irish for creator is cruthaitheoir (pronounced “KRU-hee-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cruthaitheoirí.
How do you pronounce cruthaitheoir in Irish?
Cruthaitheoir is said like “KRU-hee-hor” (IPA /ˈkɾˠuhiːhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of creator in Irish?
The plural of cruthaitheoir is cruthaitheoirí; with the article, na cruthaitheoirí means “the creators”. The genitive plural is cruthaitheoirí, as in cearta cruthaitheoirí (creators' rights).
Why does cruthaitheoir change to chruthaitheoir or gcruthaitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruthaitheoir becomes mo chruthaitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruthaitheoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cruthaitheoir and déantóir?
Cruthaitheoir stresses originating or creating something new, while déantóir is a maker or manufacturer who produces things. God is called an Cruthaitheoir.
What is the related word for creativity?
Creativity is cruthaitheacht, and creative is cruthaitheach, both from the verb cruthaigh, to create.
