HeyRuaHow to say “draughtsman” in Irish
- Irish:
- línitheoir
- English:
- draughtsman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEEN-ih-hor” /ˈlʲiːnʲəhoːɾʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- línitheoirí (draughtsmen)
- Genitive singular:
- línitheora, an línitheora (e.g. obair an línitheora, the draughtsman's work)
- Genitive plural:
- línitheoirí, na línitheoirí (e.g. oifig na línitheoirí, the draughtsmen's office)
What does “línitheoir” mean?
- draughtsman
- A person who draws plans, designs or technical drawings, especially as a job.Also: draftsman, drawer, delineator, draughtswoman.
“Línitheoir” with the article
The plural of draughtsman in Irish is línitheoirí. Here is línitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an línitheoir
the draughtsman
No change after an
na línitheoirí
the draughtsmen
Plural: no change after na
“Línitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using línitheoir, the Irish word for draughtsman.
Is línitheoir é m'uncail i gcomhlacht ailtirí.
My uncle is a draughtsman in a firm of architects.
Tharraing an línitheoir plean nua don teach.
The draughtsman drew a new plan for the house.
Bhí peann luaidhe an línitheora ar an mbord.
The draughtsman's pencil was on the table.
Tá beirt línitheoirí ag obair ar an tionscadal.
Two draughtsmen are working on the project.
Ba mhaith liom bheith i mo línitheoir.
I would like to be a draughtsman.
Fuair sí post mar línitheoir sa chathair.
She got a job as a draughtsman in the city.
Tá na línitheoirí go maith ag líníocht theicniúil.
The draughtsmen are good at technical drawing.
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Draughtsman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for draughtsman?
The Irish for draughtsman is línitheoir (pronounced “LEEN-ih-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is línitheoirí.
How do you pronounce línitheoir in Irish?
Línitheoir is said like “LEEN-ih-hor” (IPA /ˈlʲiːnʲəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of draughtsman in Irish?
The plural of línitheoir is línitheoirí; with the article, na línitheoirí means “the draughtsmen”. The genitive plural is línitheoirí, as in oifig na línitheoirí (the draughtsmen's office).
How is 'línitheoir' related to 'líníocht'?
Línitheoir is the person who draws, while líníocht is drawing or a drawing itself, both from the verb línigh, to draw or delineate.
