Diver in Irish (Tumadóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for diver?

The Irish for diver is tumadóir (pronounced “TUM-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tumadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean dipper.

Q: What is the plural of diver in Irish?

The plural of tumadóir is tumadóirí; with the article, na tumadóirí means “the divers”. The genitive plural is tumadóirí, as in club tumadóirí (a divers' club).

Q: Does tumadóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tumadóir can mean diver or dipper, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “diver” in Irish

Irish:: tumadóir
English:: diver, dipper
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “TUM-uh-dohr” /ˈt̪ˠʊmˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: tumadóirí (divers)
Genitive singular:: tumadóra, an tumadóra (e.g. trealamh an tumadóra, the diver's equipment)
Genitive plural:: tumadóirí, na dtumadóirí (e.g. club tumadóirí, a divers' club)

What does “tumadóir” mean?

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

diver: A person who dives, especially one who works or explores underwater.Also: scuba diver, deep-sea diver, frogman.

1 other meaning: dipper

2dipper: A person or thing that dips or immerses something, such as a dipper used in dipping sheep or candles.Also: immerser.

Other Irish words for diver: tumaire (diver)

“Tumadóir” with the article

The plural of diver in Irish is tumadóirí. Here is tumadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tumadóir

the diver

No change after an

na tumadóirí

the divers

Plural: no change after na

“Tumadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tumadóir, the Irish word for diver.

Is tumadóir oilte é mo dheartháir.

My brother is a trained diver.

Chuaigh an tumadóir síos go grinneall na farraige.

The diver went down to the seabed.

Bhí culaith an tumadóra fliuch báite.

The diver's suit was soaking wet.

Tháinig na tumadóirí ar an long bháite.

The divers found the sunken ship.

Ba mhaith liom a bheith i mo thumadóir.

I would like to be a diver.

Chuardaigh tumadóirí an loch ar feadh an lae.

Divers searched the lake all day.

Tá cúrsa do thumadóirí ar siúl sa chuan.

There is a course for divers in the harbour.

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Diver in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for diver?

The Irish for diver is tumadóir (pronounced “TUM-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tumadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean dipper.

How do you pronounce tumadóir in Irish?

Tumadóir is said like “TUM-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠʊmˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of diver in Irish?

The plural of tumadóir is tumadóirí; with the article, na tumadóirí means “the divers”. The genitive plural is tumadóirí, as in club tumadóirí (a divers' club).

Does tumadóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tumadóir can mean diver or dipper, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tumadóir change to thumadóir or dtumadóir?

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

How is 'tumadóir' related to 'tumadh'?

'Tumadóir' is formed from the verb 'tum' (dive, dip), whose verbal noun is 'tumadh' (diving); the suffix '-óir' marks the person doing it.

Diver in Irish (Tumadóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage