HeyRuaHow to say “decorator” in Irish
- Irish:
- maisitheoir
- English:
- decorator, embellisher
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MASH-ih-hoh-ir” /ˈmaʃihoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- maisitheoirí (decorators)
- Genitive singular:
- maisitheora, an mhaisitheora (e.g. uirlisí an mhaisitheora, the decorator's tools)
- Genitive plural:
- maisitheoirí, na maisitheoirí (e.g. cumann na maisitheoirí, the decorators' association)
What does “maisitheoir” mean?
“Maisitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- decorator
- A person whose job is painting and decorating rooms and buildings, or who decorates things.Also: painter and decorator, interior decorator.
1 other meaning: embellisher
- 2embellisher
- A person or thing that adorns or embellishes something.Also: adorner, garnisher.
“Maisitheoir” with the article
The plural of decorator in Irish is maisitheoirí. Here is maisitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Maisitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using maisitheoir, the Irish word for decorator.
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Decorator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for decorator?
The Irish for decorator is maisitheoir (pronounced “MASH-ih-hoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is maisitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean embellisher.
How do you pronounce maisitheoir in Irish?
Maisitheoir is said like “MASH-ih-hoh-ir” (IPA /ˈmaʃihoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of decorator in Irish?
The plural of maisitheoir is maisitheoirí; with the article, na maisitheoirí means “the decorators”. The genitive plural is maisitheoirí, as in cumann na maisitheoirí (the decorators' association).
Does maisitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Maisitheoir can mean decorator or embellisher, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does maisitheoir change to mhaisitheoir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaisitheoir. After ár (our) it stays ár maisitheoir, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the verb related to 'maisitheoir'?
It comes from the verb 'maisigh' (decorate, adorn); the verbal noun is 'maisiú', as in 'ag maisiú an tí' (decorating the house).
