Director in Irish (Stiúrthóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for director?

The Irish for director is stiúrthóir (pronounced “SHTOOR-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stiúrthóirí. Depending on context it can also mean conductor or steersman.

Q: What is the plural of director in Irish?

The plural of stiúrthóir is stiúrthóirí; with the article, na stiúrthóirí means “the directors”. The genitive plural is stiúrthóirí, as in cruinniú na stiúrthóirí (the directors' meeting).

Q: Does stiúrthóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Stiúrthóir can mean director, conductor or steersman, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “director” in Irish

Irish:: stiúrthóir
English:: director, conductor, steersman
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SHTOOR-hore” /ˈʃtʲuːɾˠhoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: stiúrthóirí (directors)
Genitive singular:: stiúrthóra, an stiúrthóra (e.g. oifig an stiúrthóra, the director's office)
Genitive plural:: stiúrthóirí, na stiúrthóirí (e.g. cruinniú na stiúrthóirí, the directors' meeting)

What does “stiúrthóir” mean?

“Stiúrthóir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

director: A person who directs or manages an organisation, company, department or film.Also: manager, controller, head.

2 other meanings: conductor or steersman

2conductor: A person who conducts an orchestra or choir.Also: choirmaster, bandleader.
3steersman: A person who steers a boat or vehicle.Also: helmsman, driver.

“Stiúrthóir” with the article

The plural of director in Irish is stiúrthóirí. Here is stiúrthóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an stiúrthóir

the director

No change after an

na stiúrthóirí

the directors

Plural: no change after na

“Stiúrthóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using stiúrthóir, the Irish word for director.

Bhí cruinniú againn leis an stiúrthóir nua.

We had a meeting with the new director.

Tá an stiúrthóir ag freastal ar chruinniú faoi láthair.

The director is attending a meeting at the moment.

Is stiúrthóir scannán í a deirfiúr.

Her sister is a film director.

Labhair mé le rúnaí an stiúrthóra inné.

I spoke to the director's secretary yesterday.

Tháinig na stiúrthóirí le chéile ar maidin.

The directors met this morning.

D'ardaigh an stiúrthóir a bhata agus thosaigh an ceol.

The conductor raised his baton and the music began.

Ceapadh mo dheartháir ina stiúrthóir ar an gcomhlacht.

My brother was appointed director of the company.

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Director in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for director?

The Irish for director is stiúrthóir (pronounced “SHTOOR-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stiúrthóirí. Depending on context it can also mean conductor or steersman.

How do you pronounce stiúrthóir in Irish?

Stiúrthóir is said like “SHTOOR-hore” (IPA /ˈʃtʲuːɾˠhoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of director in Irish?

The plural of stiúrthóir is stiúrthóirí; with the article, na stiúrthóirí means “the directors”. The genitive plural is stiúrthóirí, as in cruinniú na stiúrthóirí (the directors' meeting).

Does stiúrthóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Stiúrthóir can mean director, conductor or steersman, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between stiúrthóir and bainisteoir?

Stiúrthóir is a director, for example on a board or of a film, while bainisteoir is a manager who runs day-to-day operations or a sports team.

Director in Irish (Stiúrthóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage