Exhibitor in Irish (Taispeántóir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for exhibitor?

The Irish for exhibitor is taispeántóir (pronounced “TASH-pawn-tor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taispeántóirí. Depending on context it can also mean display.

Q: What is the plural of exhibitor in Irish?

The plural of taispeántóir is taispeántóirí; with the article, na taispeántóirí means “the exhibitors”. The genitive plural is taispeántóirí, as in liosta na dtaispeántóirí (the list of exhibitors).

Q: Does taispeántóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Taispeántóir can mean exhibitor or display, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “exhibitor” in Irish

Irish:: taispeántóir
English:: exhibitor, display
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “TASH-pawn-tor” /ˈt̪ˠaʃpʲaːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: taispeántóirí (exhibitors)
Genitive singular:: taispeántóra, an taispeántóra (e.g. ainm an taispeántóra, the exhibitor's name)
Genitive plural:: taispeántóirí, na dtaispeántóirí (e.g. liosta na dtaispeántóirí, the list of exhibitors)

What does “taispeántóir” mean?

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

exhibitor: A person who shows or exhibits something, for example at a show or exhibition.Also: shower, demonstrator.

1 other meaning: display

2display: A device or screen that shows information, such as an indicator or display unit.Also: indicator, display unit, monitor.

“Taispeántóir” with the article

The plural of exhibitor in Irish is taispeántóirí. Here is taispeántóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an taispeántóir

the exhibitor

No change after an

na taispeántóirí

the exhibitors

Plural: no change after na

“Taispeántóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using taispeántóir, the Irish word for exhibitor.

Is taispeántóir é ag an seó talmhaíochta.

He is an exhibitor at the agricultural show.

Bhuaigh an taispeántóir an chéad duais.

The exhibitor won first prize.

Bhí seastán an taispeántóra lán daoine.

The exhibitor's stand was full of people.

Tháinig taispeántóirí ó gach cearn den tír.

Exhibitors came from every corner of the country.

Bhí mo dheartháir ina thaispeántóir anuraidh.

My brother was an exhibitor last year.

Labhair mé le cuid de na taispeántóirí.

I spoke to some of the exhibitors.

Tá fadhb leis an taispeántóir ar an meaisín.

There is a problem with the display on the machine.

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Exhibitor in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for exhibitor?

The Irish for exhibitor is taispeántóir (pronounced “TASH-pawn-tor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taispeántóirí. Depending on context it can also mean display.

How do you pronounce taispeántóir in Irish?

Taispeántóir is said like “TASH-pawn-tor” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaʃpʲaːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of exhibitor in Irish?

The plural of taispeántóir is taispeántóirí; with the article, na taispeántóirí means “the exhibitors”. The genitive plural is taispeántóirí, as in liosta na dtaispeántóirí (the list of exhibitors).

Does taispeántóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Taispeántóir can mean exhibitor or display, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does taispeántóir change to thaispeántóir or dtaispeántóir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taispeántóir becomes mo thaispeántóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaispeántóir (eclipsis).

How is 'taispeántóir' related to 'taispeántas'?

Both come from the verb 'taispeáin' (show): 'taispeántas' is the exhibition or display itself, while 'taispeántóir' is the person who exhibits.

Exhibitor in Irish (Taispeántóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage