HeyRuaHow to say “defaulter” in Irish
- Irish:
- mainnitheoir
- English:
- defaulter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAN-ih-hoar” /ˈmanʲɪhoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- mainnitheoirí (defaulters)
- Genitive singular:
- mainnitheora, an mhainnitheora (e.g. ainm an mhainnitheora, the defaulter's name)
- Genitive plural:
- mainnitheoirí, na mainnitheoirí (e.g. liosta na mainnitheoirí, the list of defaulters)
What does “mainnitheoir” mean?
- defaulter
- A person who fails to do what is required, especially one who fails to pay a debt or appear when due.Also: debt defaulter, non-payer, absentee.
“Mainnitheoir” with the article
The plural of defaulter in Irish is mainnitheoirí. Here is mainnitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mainnitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mainnitheoir, the Irish word for defaulter.
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Defaulter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for defaulter?
The Irish for defaulter is mainnitheoir (pronounced “MAN-ih-hoar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mainnitheoirí.
How do you pronounce mainnitheoir in Irish?
Mainnitheoir is said like “MAN-ih-hoar” (IPA /ˈmanʲɪhoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of defaulter in Irish?
The plural of mainnitheoir is mainnitheoirí; with the article, na mainnitheoirí means “the defaulters”. The genitive plural is mainnitheoirí, as in liosta na mainnitheoirí (the list of defaulters).
Why does mainnitheoir change to mhainnitheoir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhainnitheoir. After ár (our) it stays ár mainnitheoir, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the related word for the act of defaulting?
The act of defaulting is 'mainneachtain', from the verb 'mainnigh' (to default, fail).
