Distributor in Irish (Dáileoir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for distributor?

The Irish for distributor is dáileoir (pronounced “DAW-lyoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dáileoirí. Depending on context it can also mean dispenser.

Q: What is the plural of distributor in Irish?

The plural of dáileoir is dáileoirí; with the article, na dáileoirí means “the distributors”. The genitive plural is dáileoirí, as in liosta na ndáileoirí (the list of distributors).

Q: Does dáileoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dáileoir can mean distributor or dispenser, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “distributor” in Irish

Irish:: dáileoir
English:: distributor, dispenser
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “DAW-lyoh-ir” /ˈd̪ˠaːlʲoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: dáileoirí (distributors)
Genitive singular:: dáileora, an dáileora (e.g. oifig an dáileora, the distributor's office)
Genitive plural:: dáileoirí, na ndáileoirí (e.g. liosta na ndáileoirí, the list of distributors)

What does “dáileoir” mean?

“Dáileoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

distributor: A person or company that distributes goods to shops or customers.Also: supplier, wholesaler.

1 other meaning: dispenser

2dispenser: A person who dispenses or deals out something, or a device that dispenses it.Also: dealer, giver out.

“Dáileoir” with the article

The plural of distributor in Irish is dáileoirí. Here is dáileoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an dáileoir

the distributor

No change after an

na dáileoirí

the distributors

Plural: no change after na

“Dáileoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dáileoir, the Irish word for distributor.

Is dáileoir leabhar é m'uncail.

My uncle is a book distributor.

Ghlaoigh an dáileoir orainn ar maidin.

The distributor called us this morning.

Tháinig veain an dáileora go luath inniu.

The distributor's van came early today.

Tá roinnt dáileoirí nua sa cheantar.

There are several new distributors in the area.

Labhair mé le mo dháileoir faoin bpraghas.

I spoke to my distributor about the price.

Tá an t-earra ar fáil ón dáileoir áitiúil.

The item is available from the local distributor.

Oibríonn sí do dháileoir mór i mBaile Átha Cliath.

She works for a big distributor in Dublin.

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Distributor in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for distributor?

The Irish for distributor is dáileoir (pronounced “DAW-lyoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dáileoirí. Depending on context it can also mean dispenser.

How do you pronounce dáileoir in Irish?

Dáileoir is said like “DAW-lyoh-ir” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠaːlʲoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of distributor in Irish?

The plural of dáileoir is dáileoirí; with the article, na dáileoirí means “the distributors”. The genitive plural is dáileoirí, as in liosta na ndáileoirí (the list of distributors).

Does dáileoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dáileoir can mean distributor or dispenser, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does dáileoir change to dháileoir or ndáileoir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dáileoir becomes mo dháileoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndáileoir (eclipsis).

What verb is 'dáileoir' related to?

It comes from the verb 'dáil' (distribute, dispense), whose verbal noun is 'dáileadh' (distribution).

Distributor in Irish (Dáileoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage