HeyRuaHow to say “doorkeeper” in Irish
- Irish:
- doirseoir
- English:
- doorkeeper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DUR-sore” /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠsˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- doirseoirí (doorkeepers)
- Genitive singular:
- doirseora, an doirseora (e.g. éide an doirseora, the doorkeeper's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- doirseoirí, na ndoirseoirí (e.g. obair na ndoirseoirí, the work of the doormen)
What does “doirseoir” mean?
- doorkeeper
- A person whose job is to guard or attend the door of a building, letting people in and out.Also: doorman, porter, hall porter, janitor.
“Doirseoir” with the article
The plural of doorkeeper in Irish is doirseoirí. Here is doirseoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Doirseoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using doirseoir, the Irish word for doorkeeper.
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Doorkeeper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for doorkeeper?
The Irish for doorkeeper is doirseoir (pronounced “DUR-sore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is doirseoirí.
How do you pronounce doirseoir in Irish?
Doirseoir is said like “DUR-sore” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠsˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of doorkeeper in Irish?
The plural of doirseoir is doirseoirí; with the article, na doirseoirí means “the doorkeepers”. The genitive plural is doirseoirí, as in obair na ndoirseoirí (the work of the doormen).
Why does doirseoir change to dhoirseoir or ndoirseoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) doirseoir becomes mo dhoirseoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndoirseoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'doirseoir' and 'póirtéir'?
'Doirseoir' comes from 'doras' and means a doorkeeper or doorman; 'póirtéir' is a porter who often carries luggage, though the two overlap in hotels.
