HeyRuaHow to say “facilitator” in Irish
- Irish:
- áisitheoir
- English:
- facilitator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-shih-hor” /ˈaːʃihoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- áisitheoirí (facilitators)
- Genitive singular:
- áisitheora, an áisitheora (e.g. ról an áisitheora, the role of the facilitator)
- Genitive plural:
- áisitheoirí, na n-áisitheoirí (e.g. oiliúint na n-áisitheoirí, the training of the facilitators)
What does “áisitheoir” mean?
- facilitator
- A person who helps a group or process run smoothly, for example by guiding a meeting or workshop.Also: moderator, group leader.
“Áisitheoir” with the article
The plural of facilitator in Irish is áisitheoirí. Here is áisitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Áisitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áisitheoir, 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 áisitheoir (pronounced “AW-shih-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is áisitheoirí.
How do you pronounce áisitheoir in Irish?
Áisitheoir is said like “AW-shih-hor” (IPA /ˈaːʃihoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of facilitator in Irish?
The plural of áisitheoir is áisitheoirí; with the article, na háisitheoirí means “the facilitators”. The genitive plural is áisitheoirí, as in oiliúint na n-áisitheoirí (the training of the facilitators).
Why does áisitheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-áisitheoir (the facilitator), a háisitheoir (her facilitator), a n-áisitheoir (their facilitator), na háisitheoirí (the facilitators).
What is the difference between áisitheoir and éascaitheoir?
Both can translate 'facilitator'; áisitheoir is related to áis 'facility, convenience', while éascaitheoir comes from éascaigh 'make easy'. Both are used in training and group-work contexts.
