HeyRuaHow to say “drafter” in Irish
- Irish:
- dréachtóir
- English:
- drafter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DRAYKH-tor” /ˈdʲɾʲeːxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- dréachtóirí (drafters)
- Genitive singular:
- dréachtóra, an dréachtóra (e.g. obair an dréachtóra, the drafter's work)
- Genitive plural:
- dréachtóirí, na ndréachtóirí (e.g. oifig na ndréachtóirí, the drafters' office)
What does “dréachtóir” mean?
- drafter
- A person who draws up drafts of documents, such as legislation or contracts.Also: draftsman, draughtsman, draftsperson.
“Dréachtóir” with the article
The plural of drafter in Irish is dréachtóirí. Here is dréachtóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dréachtóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dréachtóir, the Irish word for drafter.
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Drafter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for drafter?
The Irish for drafter is dréachtóir (pronounced “DRAYKH-tor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dréachtóirí.
How do you pronounce dréachtóir in Irish?
Dréachtóir is said like “DRAYKH-tor” (IPA /ˈdʲɾʲeːxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of drafter in Irish?
The plural of dréachtóir is dréachtóirí; with the article, na dréachtóirí means “the drafters”. The genitive plural is dréachtóirí, as in oifig na ndréachtóirí (the drafters' office).
Why does dréachtóir change to dhréachtóir or ndréachtóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dréachtóir becomes mo dhréachtóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndréachtóir (eclipsis).
How is dréachtóir related to dréacht?
Dréachtóir is formed from dréacht, 'draft', with the agent suffix -óir, so it means the person who prepares a dréacht.
