HeyRuaHow to say “editor” in Irish
- Irish:
- eagarthóir
- English:
- editor, editor (software)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-uhr-hoe-ir” /ˈaɡəɾˠhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- eagarthóirí (editors)
- Genitive singular:
- eagarthóra, an eagarthóra (e.g. oifig an eagarthóra, the editor's office)
- Genitive plural:
- eagarthóirí, na n-eagarthóirí (e.g. cruinniú na n-eagarthóirí, the editors' meeting)
What does “eagarthóir” mean?
“Eagarthóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- editor
- A person who prepares, corrects or is in charge of the content of a newspaper, book, magazine or other publication.Also: newspaper editor, book editor, copy editor.
1 other meaning: editor (software)
- 2editor (software)
- A computer program used to write and change text or other files.Also: editor, text editor, editing program.
“Eagarthóir” with the article
The plural of editor in Irish is eagarthóirí. Here is eagarthóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eagarthóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eagarthóir, the Irish word for editor.
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Editor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for editor?
The Irish for editor is eagarthóir (pronounced “AG-uhr-hoe-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eagarthóirí. Depending on context it can also mean editor (software).
How do you pronounce eagarthóir in Irish?
Eagarthóir is said like “AG-uhr-hoe-ir” (IPA /ˈaɡəɾˠhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of editor in Irish?
The plural of eagarthóir is eagarthóirí; with the article, na heagarthóirí means “the editors”. The genitive plural is eagarthóirí, as in cruinniú na n-eagarthóirí (the editors' meeting).
Does eagarthóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eagarthóir can mean editor or editor (software), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eagarthóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eagarthóir (the editor), a heagarthóir (her editor), a n-eagarthóir (their editor), na heagarthóirí (the editors).
What is the difference between eagarthóir and eagraí?
An eagarthóir edits a publication, while an eagraí is an organiser of an event. Both come from the idea of eagar, order or arrangement.
How do I say 'edited by' in Irish?
Use 'in eagar ag', for example 'curtha in eagar ag Máire', meaning 'edited by Máire'.
