HeyRuaHow to say “glazier” in Irish
- Irish:
- gloineadóir
- English:
- glazier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GLIN-uh-doar” /ˈɡlɪnʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- gloineadóirí (glaziers)
- Genitive singular:
- gloineadóra, an ghloineadóra (e.g. uirlisí an ghloineadóra, the glazier's tools)
- Genitive plural:
- gloineadóirí, na ngloineadóirí (e.g. ceardchumann gloineadóirí, a glaziers' union)
What does “gloineadóir” mean?
- glazier
- A person whose trade is cutting and fitting glass in windows and doors.Also: glass fitter, window fitter.
“Gloineadóir” with the article
The plural of glazier in Irish is gloineadóirí. Here is gloineadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gloineadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gloineadóir, the Irish word for glazier.
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Glazier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for glazier?
The Irish for glazier is gloineadóir (pronounced “GLIN-uh-doar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gloineadóirí.
How do you pronounce gloineadóir in Irish?
Gloineadóir is said like “GLIN-uh-doar” (IPA /ˈɡlɪnʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of glazier in Irish?
The plural of gloineadóir is gloineadóirí; with the article, na gloineadóirí means “the glaziers”. The genitive plural is gloineadóirí, as in ceardchumann gloineadóirí (a glaziers' union).
Why does gloineadóir change to ghloineadóir or ngloineadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gloineadóir becomes mo ghloineadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngloineadóir (eclipsis).
Is 'gloineadóir' related to 'gloine'?
Yes, 'gloineadóir' is formed from 'gloine' (glass) with the agent suffix '-óir', so it means a person who works with glass, a glazier.
