Donor in Irish (Deontóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for donor?

The Irish for donor is deontóir (pronounced “DYUN-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deontóirí. Depending on context it can also mean grantor.

Q: What is the plural of donor in Irish?

The plural of deontóir is deontóirí; with the article, na deontóirí means “the donors”. The genitive plural is deontóirí, as in liosta na ndeontóirí (the list of donors).

Q: Does deontóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Deontóir can mean donor or grantor, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “donor” in Irish

Irish:: deontóir
English:: donor, grantor
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “DYUN-toh-ir” /ˈdʲuːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: deontóirí (donors)
Genitive singular:: deontóra, an deontóra (e.g. cárta an deontóra, the donor's card)
Genitive plural:: deontóirí, na ndeontóirí (e.g. liosta na ndeontóirí, the list of donors)

What does “deontóir” mean?

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

donor: A person who gives something, especially blood, an organ or money, to help others.Also: blood donor, organ donor, giver, benefactor.

1 other meaning: grantor

2grantor: A person or body that grants or bestows something, such as a grant or a right.Also: granter, awarder.

“Deontóir” with the article

The plural of donor in Irish is deontóirí. Here is deontóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an deontóir

the donor

No change after an

na deontóirí

the donors

Plural: no change after na

“Deontóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using deontóir, the Irish word for donor.

Tá m'athair ina dheontóir fola le fiche bliain.

My father has been a blood donor for twenty years.

Ghabh an t-ospidéal buíochas leis an deontóir.

The hospital thanked the donor.

Tá géarghá le deontóirí nua fola.

New blood donors are badly needed.

Níor foilsíodh ainm an deontóra.

The donor's name was not published.

Tá cárta deontóra orgán i mo sparán.

I have an organ donor card in my wallet.

Bhí mo dheartháir ina dheontóir duáin dom.

My brother was a kidney donor for me.

Thug na deontóirí airgead mór don charthanas.

The donors gave a lot of money to the charity.

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Donor in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for donor?

The Irish for donor is deontóir (pronounced “DYUN-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deontóirí. Depending on context it can also mean grantor.

How do you pronounce deontóir in Irish?

Deontóir is said like “DYUN-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈdʲuːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of donor in Irish?

The plural of deontóir is deontóirí; with the article, na deontóirí means “the donors”. The genitive plural is deontóirí, as in liosta na ndeontóirí (the list of donors).

Does deontóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Deontóir can mean donor or grantor, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does deontóir change to dheontóir or ndeontóir?

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

How is 'deontóir' related to 'deontas'?

Both come from the verb 'deonaigh' (grant, give willingly): 'deontas' is a grant, and a 'deontóir' is the one who gives it.

Donor in Irish (Deontóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage