HeyRuaHow to say “dressmaker” in Irish
- Irish:
- gúnadóir
- English:
- dressmaker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GOO-nuh-dohr” /ˈɡuːnəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- gúnadóirí (dressmakers)
- Genitive singular:
- gúnadóra, an ghúnadóra (e.g. siopa an ghúnadóra, the dressmaker's shop)
- Genitive plural:
- gúnadóirí, na ngúnadóirí (e.g. obair na ngúnadóirí, the work of the dressmakers)
What does “gúnadóir” mean?
- dressmaker
- A person whose job is making dresses and other women's clothes.Also: seamstress, couturier, gown maker.
Other Irish words for dressmaker: táilliúir (tailor)
“Gúnadóir” with the article
The plural of dressmaker in Irish is gúnadóirí. Here is gúnadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gúnadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gúnadóir, the Irish word for dressmaker.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dressmaker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dressmaker?
The Irish for dressmaker is gúnadóir (pronounced “GOO-nuh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gúnadóirí.
How do you pronounce gúnadóir in Irish?
Gúnadóir is said like “GOO-nuh-dohr” (IPA /ˈɡuːnəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of dressmaker in Irish?
The plural of gúnadóir is gúnadóirí; with the article, na gúnadóirí means “the dressmakers”. The genitive plural is gúnadóirí, as in obair na ngúnadóirí (the work of the dressmakers).
Why does gúnadóir change to ghúnadóir or ngúnadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gúnadóir becomes mo ghúnadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngúnadóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gúnadóir and táilliúir?
A gúnadóir makes dresses and women's clothing, while a táilliúir is a tailor, traditionally making suits and men's clothes.
