HeyRuaHow to say “film-maker” in Irish
- Irish:
- scannánóir
- English:
- film-maker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAN-aw-nor” /ˈskanˠaːnˠoːɾʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scannánóirí (film-makers)
- Genitive singular:
- scannánóra, an scannánóra (e.g. saothar an scannánóra, the film-maker's work)
- Genitive plural:
- scannánóirí, na scannánóirí (e.g. cumann na scannánóirí, the film-makers' association)
What does “scannánóir” mean?
- film-maker
- A person who makes films, especially as a director or producer.Also: filmmaker, film director, movie maker.
“Scannánóir” with the article
The plural of film-maker in Irish is scannánóirí. Here is scannánóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scannánóir
the film-maker
No change after an
na scannánóirí
the film-makers
Plural: no change after na
“Scannánóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scannánóir, the Irish word for film-maker.
Is scannánóir cáiliúil í a deirfiúr.
Her sister is a famous film-maker.
Labhair an scannánóir leis an lucht féachana.
The film-maker spoke to the audience.
Bhí scannán nua an scannánóra ar siúl aréir.
The film-maker's new film was showing last night.
Tagann scannánóirí óga chuig an bhféile gach bliain.
Young film-makers come to the festival every year.
Ba mhaith liom a bheith i mo scannánóir.
I would like to be a film-maker.
Tá go leor scannánóirí ag obair i nGaillimh.
Lots of film-makers are working in Galway.
Fuair an scannánóir duais as a chéad scannán.
The film-maker won a prize for his first film.
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Film-maker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for film-maker?
The Irish for film-maker is scannánóir (pronounced “SKAN-aw-nor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scannánóirí.
How do you pronounce scannánóir in Irish?
Scannánóir is said like “SKAN-aw-nor” (IPA /ˈskanˠaːnˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of film-maker in Irish?
The plural of scannánóir is scannánóirí; with the article, na scannánóirí means “the film-makers”. The genitive plural is scannánóirí, as in cumann na scannánóirí (the film-makers' association).
Is 'scannánóir' the same as 'stiúrthóir'?
'Scannánóir' is a general word for a film-maker, while 'stiúrthóir' means director and is used for films, plays and organisations.
