Examiner in Irish (Scrúdaitheoir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for examiner?

The Irish for examiner is scrúdaitheoir (pronounced “SKROO-dee-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scrúdaitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean scrutineer.

Q: What is the plural of examiner in Irish?

The plural of scrúdaitheoir is scrúdaitheoirí; with the article, na scrúdaitheoirí means “the examiners”. The genitive plural is scrúdaitheoirí, as in cruinniú na scrúdaitheoirí (the examiners' meeting).

Q: Does scrúdaitheoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scrúdaitheoir can mean examiner or scrutineer, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “examiner” in Irish

Irish:: scrúdaitheoir
English:: examiner, scrutineer
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SKROO-dee-hore” /ˈsˠkɾˠuːd̪ˠiˌhoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: scrúdaitheoirí (examiners)
Genitive singular:: scrúdaitheora, an scrúdaitheora (e.g. tuairisc an scrúdaitheora, the examiner's report)
Genitive plural:: scrúdaitheoirí, na scrúdaitheoirí (e.g. cruinniú na scrúdaitheoirí, the examiners' meeting)

What does “scrúdaitheoir” mean?

“Scrúdaitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

examiner: A person who sets or marks examinations, or who examines something carefully.Also: marker, assessor, inspector.

1 other meaning: scrutineer

2scrutineer: A person who examines or checks something officially, such as votes or accounts.Also: checker, auditor.

“Scrúdaitheoir” with the article

The plural of examiner in Irish is scrúdaitheoirí. Here is scrúdaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scrúdaitheoir

the examiner

No change after an

na scrúdaitheoirí

the examiners

Plural: no change after na

“Scrúdaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scrúdaitheoir, the Irish word for examiner.

Is scrúdaitheoir í mo mháthair don Ardteistiméireacht.

My mother is an examiner for the Leaving Cert.

Tháinig an scrúdaitheoir isteach sa seomra ar a naoi.

The examiner came into the room at nine.

Léigh mé tuairisc an scrúdaitheora inné.

I read the examiner's report yesterday.

Bhí na scrúdaitheoirí an-chairdiúil linn.

The examiners were very friendly to us.

Thug mo scrúdaitheoir marc maith dom sa scrúdú cainte.

My examiner gave me a good mark in the oral exam.

Tá easpa scrúdaitheoirí ann i mbliana.

There is a shortage of examiners this year.

Cheistigh an scrúdaitheoir mé faoi mo thionscadal.

The examiner questioned me about my project.

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Examiner in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for examiner?

The Irish for examiner is scrúdaitheoir (pronounced “SKROO-dee-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scrúdaitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean scrutineer.

How do you pronounce scrúdaitheoir in Irish?

Scrúdaitheoir is said like “SKROO-dee-hore” (IPA /ˈsˠkɾˠuːd̪ˠiˌhoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of examiner in Irish?

The plural of scrúdaitheoir is scrúdaitheoirí; with the article, na scrúdaitheoirí means “the examiners”. The genitive plural is scrúdaitheoirí, as in cruinniú na scrúdaitheoirí (the examiners' meeting).

Does scrúdaitheoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scrúdaitheoir can mean examiner or scrutineer, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between scrúdaitheoir and cigire?

A scrúdaitheoir sets or marks exams, while a cigire is an inspector, for example a school inspector (cigire scoile).

Examiner in Irish (Scrúdaitheoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage