Donor in Irish (Bronntóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for donor?

The Irish for donor is bronntóir (pronounced “BROWN-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bronntóirí. Depending on context it can also mean presenter of an award.

Q: What is the plural of donor in Irish?

The plural of bronntóir is bronntóirí; with the article, na bronntóirí means “the donors”. The genitive plural is bronntóirí, as in liosta na mbronntóirí (the list of donors).

Q: Does bronntóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bronntóir can mean donor or presenter of an award, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “donor” in Irish

Irish:: bronntóir
English:: donor, presenter of an award
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “BROWN-toh-ir” /ˈbˠɾˠoun̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: bronntóirí (donors)
Genitive singular:: bronntóra, an bhronntóra (e.g. ainm an bhronntóra, the donor's name)
Genitive plural:: bronntóirí, na mbronntóirí (e.g. liosta na mbronntóirí, the list of donors)

What does “bronntóir” mean?

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

donor: A person who gives or donates something, such as money, blood or an organ.Also: giver, benefactor, organ donor, blood donor.

1 other meaning: presenter of an award

2presenter of an award: A person who presents or bestows a prize, gift or honour on someone.Also: presenter, bestower, grantor.

Other Irish words for donor: deontóir (donor)

“Bronntóir” with the article

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

an bronntóir

the donor

No change after an

na bronntóirí

the donors

Plural: no change after na

“Bronntóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Is bronntóir fola é m'athair le blianta.

My father has been a blood donor for years.

Ghabh an scoil buíochas leis an mbronntóir.

The school thanked the donor.

Níor foilsíodh ainm an bhronntóra.

The donor's name was not published.

Tá géarghá le bronntóirí orgán sa tír.

Organ donors are badly needed in the country.

Chláraigh mé mar bhronntóir ar líne inné.

I registered as a donor online yesterday.

Bhí an bronntóir i láthair ag an searmanas.

The donor was present at the ceremony.

Fuair an t-ospidéal airgead ó bhronntóirí príobháideacha.

The hospital received money from private donors.

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Donor in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for donor?

The Irish for donor is bronntóir (pronounced “BROWN-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bronntóirí. Depending on context it can also mean presenter of an award.

How do you pronounce bronntóir in Irish?

Bronntóir is said like “BROWN-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠoun̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of donor in Irish?

The plural of bronntóir is bronntóirí; with the article, na bronntóirí means “the donors”. The genitive plural is bronntóirí, as in liosta na mbronntóirí (the list of donors).

Does bronntóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bronntóir can mean donor or presenter of an award, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does bronntóir change to bhronntóir or mbronntóir?

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

How is bronntóir related to bronntanas?

Both come from the verb bronn (to bestow, donate): bronntanas is the gift and bronntóir is the person who gives it.

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