HeyRuaHow to say “facilitator” in Irish
- Irish:
- éascaitheoir
- English:
- facilitator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYS-kuh-hor” /eːsˠkəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- éascaitheoirí (facilitators)
- Genitive singular:
- éascaitheora, an éascaitheora (e.g. ról an éascaitheora, the role of the facilitator)
- Genitive plural:
- éascaitheoirí, na n-éascaitheoirí (e.g. oiliúint na n-éascaitheoirí, the training of the facilitators)
What does “éascaitheoir” mean?
- facilitator
- A person who helps a group to work together, discuss or learn, usually by guiding a meeting or workshop.Also: moderator, group leader, workshop leader.
“Éascaitheoir” with the article
The plural of facilitator in Irish is éascaitheoirí. Here is éascaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Éascaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éascaitheoir, the Irish word for facilitator.
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Facilitator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for facilitator?
The Irish for facilitator is éascaitheoir (pronounced “AYS-kuh-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is éascaitheoirí.
How do you pronounce éascaitheoir in Irish?
Éascaitheoir is said like “AYS-kuh-hor” (IPA /eːsˠkəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of facilitator in Irish?
The plural of éascaitheoir is éascaitheoirí; with the article, na héascaitheoirí means “the facilitators”. The genitive plural is éascaitheoirí, as in oiliúint na n-éascaitheoirí (the training of the facilitators).
Why does éascaitheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éascaitheoir (the facilitator), a héascaitheoir (her facilitator), a n-éascaitheoir (their facilitator), na héascaitheoirí (the facilitators).
How is 'éascaitheoir' different from 'cathaoirleach'?
A 'cathaoirleach' is the chairperson who formally runs a meeting, while an 'éascaitheoir' guides discussion and helps a group reach its own conclusions.
