HeyRuaHow to say “digger” in Irish
- Irish:
- tochaltóir
- English:
- digger, excavator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUKH-ul-tor” /ˈt̪ˠɔxəl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tochaltóirí (diggers)
- Genitive singular:
- tochaltóra, an tochaltóra (e.g. tiománaí an tochaltóra, the driver of the digger)
- Genitive plural:
- tochaltóirí, na dtochaltóirí (e.g. obair na dtochaltóirí, the work of the diggers)
What does “tochaltóir” mean?
“Tochaltóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- digger
- A person who digs, for example a worker who digs ground or a miner.Also: excavator, miner, burrower.
1 other meaning: excavator
- 2excavator
- A machine used for digging earth, such as a mechanical digger.Also: digger, mechanical digger, jcb.
“Tochaltóir” with the article
The plural of digger in Irish is tochaltóirí. Here is tochaltóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tochaltóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tochaltóir, the Irish word for digger.
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Digger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for digger?
The Irish for digger is tochaltóir (pronounced “TUKH-ul-tor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tochaltóirí. Depending on context it can also mean excavator.
How do you pronounce tochaltóir in Irish?
Tochaltóir is said like “TUKH-ul-tor” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔxəl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of digger in Irish?
The plural of tochaltóir is tochaltóirí; with the article, na tochaltóirí means “the diggers”. The genitive plural is tochaltóirí, as in obair na dtochaltóirí (the work of the diggers).
Does tochaltóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tochaltóir can mean digger or excavator, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tochaltóir change to thochaltóir or dtochaltóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tochaltóir becomes mo thochaltóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtochaltóir (eclipsis).
How is 'tochaltóir' related to 'tochailt'?
'Tochaltóir' is the agent noun formed from the verb 'tochail' (dig), whose verbal noun is 'tochailt' (digging). So a 'tochaltóir' is one who or that which digs.
