HeyRuaHow to say “cutter” in Irish
- Irish:
- gearrthóir
- English:
- cutter, tope
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAR-hoar” /ˈɟaːɾˠhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- gearrthóirí (cutters)
- Genitive singular:
- gearrthóra, an ghearrthóra (e.g. lann an ghearrthóra, the blade of the cutter)
- Genitive plural:
- gearrthóirí, na ngearrthóirí (e.g. ceardchumann na ngearrthóirí, the cutters' union)
What does “gearrthóir” mean?
“Gearrthóir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cutter
- A person who cuts something, for example cloth, stone or turf, especially as a trade.Also: cutter person, tailor's cutter, stonecutter.
2 other meanings: tope
- 2cutter
- A tool or machine used for cutting.Also: cutting tool, cutting machine, chisel.
- 3tope
- A small kind of shark found in Irish waters, also called the tope shark.Also: tope shark, shark.
“Gearrthóir” with the article
The plural of cutter in Irish is gearrthóirí. Here is gearrthóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gearrthóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gearrthóir, the Irish word for cutter.
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Cutter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cutter?
The Irish for cutter is gearrthóir (pronounced “GYAR-hoar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gearrthóirí. Depending on context it can also mean tope.
How do you pronounce gearrthóir in Irish?
Gearrthóir is said like “GYAR-hoar” (IPA /ˈɟaːɾˠhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of cutter in Irish?
The plural of gearrthóir is gearrthóirí; with the article, na gearrthóirí means “the cutters”. The genitive plural is gearrthóirí, as in ceardchumann na ngearrthóirí (the cutters' union).
Does gearrthóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gearrthóir can mean cutter or tope, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gearrthóir change to ghearrthóir or ngearrthóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gearrthóir becomes mo ghearrthóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngearrthóir (eclipsis).
What is 'gearrthóireacht'?
Gearrthóireacht is the act of cutting, and it can also mean making cutting, sarcastic remarks.
