HeyRuaHow to say “deliverer” in Irish
- Irish:
- seachadóir
- English:
- deliverer, passer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAKH-uh-doh-ir” /ˈʃaxəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- seachadóirí (deliverers)
- Genitive singular:
- seachadóra, an tseachadóra (e.g. veain an tseachadóra, the deliverer's van)
- Genitive plural:
- seachadóirí, na seachadóirí (e.g. pá na seachadóirí, the deliverers' pay)
What does “seachadóir” mean?
“Seachadóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- deliverer
- A person who delivers goods, letters or other items to people.Also: delivery person, courier, delivery man.
1 other meaning: passer
- 2passer
- In sport, a player who passes the ball to another player.Also: passing player.
“Seachadóir” with the article
The plural of deliverer in Irish is seachadóirí. Here is seachadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seachadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seachadóir, the Irish word for deliverer.
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Deliverer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for deliverer?
The Irish for deliverer is seachadóir (pronounced “SHAKH-uh-doh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seachadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean passer.
How do you pronounce seachadóir in Irish?
Seachadóir is said like “SHAKH-uh-doh-ir” (IPA /ˈʃaxəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of deliverer in Irish?
The plural of seachadóir is seachadóirí; with the article, na seachadóirí means “the deliverers”. The genitive plural is seachadóirí, as in pá na seachadóirí (the deliverers' pay).
Does seachadóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seachadóir can mean deliverer or passer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does seachadóir change to sheachadóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheachadóir. After ár (our) it stays ár seachadóir, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the related word for the act of delivering?
The act is 'seachadadh', the verbal noun of 'seachaid' (deliver, pass), so 'seachadóir' is the person who does it.
