HeyRuaHow to say “developer” in Irish
- Irish:
- forbróir
- English:
- developer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-uh-broh-ir” /ˈfɔɾˠəbˠɾˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- forbróirí (developers)
- Genitive singular:
- forbróra, an fhorbróra (e.g. plean an fhorbróra, the developer's plan)
- Genitive plural:
- forbróirí, na bhforbróirí (e.g. cumann na bhforbróirí, the developers' association)
What does “forbróir” mean?
- developer
- A person or company that develops something, especially land, property or software.Also: property developer, software developer, builder.
“Forbróir” with the article
The plural of developer in Irish is forbróirí. Here is forbróir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forbróir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forbróir, the Irish word for developer.
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Developer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for developer?
The Irish for developer is forbróir (pronounced “FOR-uh-broh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forbróirí.
How do you pronounce forbróir in Irish?
Forbróir is said like “FOR-uh-broh-ir” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠəbˠɾˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of developer in Irish?
The plural of forbróir is forbróirí; with the article, na forbróirí means “the developers”. The genitive plural is forbróirí, as in cumann na bhforbróirí (the developers' association).
Why does forbróir change to fhorbróir or bhforbróir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forbróir becomes m'fhorbróir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforbróir (eclipsis).
How is 'forbróir' related to 'forbairt'?
'Forbróir' is the person who develops, while 'forbairt' means development, as in 'forbairt tithíochta' (housing development).
