HeyRuaHow to say “fitter” in Irish
- Irish:
- feisteoir
- English:
- fitter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FESH-tyoh-ir” /ˈfʲɛʃtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- feisteoirí (fitters)
- Genitive singular:
- feisteora, an fheisteora (e.g. uirlisí an fheisteora, the fitter's tools)
- Genitive plural:
- feisteoirí, na bhfeisteoirí (e.g. ceardchumann feisteoirí, a fitters' union)
What does “feisteoir” mean?
- fitter
- A person who fits, installs or assembles parts, machinery or fittings.Also: installer, fitter-out.
“Feisteoir” with the article
The plural of fitter in Irish is feisteoirí. Here is feisteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feisteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feisteoir, the Irish word for fitter.
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Fitter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fitter?
The Irish for fitter is feisteoir (pronounced “FESH-tyoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feisteoirí.
How do you pronounce feisteoir in Irish?
Feisteoir is said like “FESH-tyoh-ir” (IPA /ˈfʲɛʃtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of fitter in Irish?
The plural of feisteoir is feisteoirí; with the article, na feisteoirí means “the fitters”. The genitive plural is feisteoirí, as in ceardchumann feisteoirí (a fitters' union).
Why does feisteoir change to fheisteoir or bhfeisteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feisteoir becomes m'fheisteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeisteoir (eclipsis).
How is feisteoir related to feistiú?
Feisteoir is the person who does feistiú, fitting or installing, from the verb feistigh 'fit, equip'. It is formed like leictreoir or siúinéir, as a trade name.
