HeyRuaHow to say “gatherer” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruinnitheoir
- English:
- gatherer, convener
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIN-ee-hore” /ˈkɾˠɪnʲiˌhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cruinnitheoirí (gatherers)
- Genitive singular:
- cruinnitheora, an chruinnitheora (e.g. tuarascáil an chruinnitheora, the convener's report)
- Genitive plural:
- cruinnitheoirí, na gcruinnitheoirí (e.g. cruinniú na gcruinnitheoirí, the meeting of the conveners)
What does “cruinnitheoir” mean?
“Cruinnitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gatherer
- A person who gathers or collects things, such as money, people or items.Also: collector, assembler.
1 other meaning: convener
- 2convener
- A person who calls together and organises a meeting or group.Also: convenor, organiser.
Other Irish words for gatherer: bailitheoir (collector)
“Cruinnitheoir” with the article
The plural of gatherer in Irish is cruinnitheoirí. Here is cruinnitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cruinnitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruinnitheoir, the Irish word for gatherer.
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Gatherer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gatherer?
The Irish for gatherer is cruinnitheoir (pronounced “KRIN-ee-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cruinnitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean convener.
How do you pronounce cruinnitheoir in Irish?
Cruinnitheoir is said like “KRIN-ee-hore” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɪnʲiˌhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of gatherer in Irish?
The plural of cruinnitheoir is cruinnitheoirí; with the article, na cruinnitheoirí means “the gatherers”. The genitive plural is cruinnitheoirí, as in cruinniú na gcruinnitheoirí (the meeting of the conveners).
Does cruinnitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cruinnitheoir can mean gatherer or convener, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cruinnitheoir change to chruinnitheoir or gcruinnitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruinnitheoir becomes mo chruinnitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruinnitheoir (eclipsis).
How is 'cruinnitheoir' related to 'cruinniú'?
Both come from the verb 'cruinnigh' (gather, assemble): 'cruinniú' is a meeting or gathering, and 'cruinnitheoir' is the person who gathers or convenes.
