Governor in Irish (Gobharnóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for governor?

The Irish for governor is gobharnóir (pronounced “GOW-ur-noh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gobharnóirí. Depending on context it can also mean governor (of a board).

Q: What is the plural of governor in Irish?

The plural of gobharnóir is gobharnóirí; with the article, na gobharnóirí means “the governors”. The genitive plural is gobharnóirí, as in bord na ngobharnóirí (the board of governors).

Q: Does gobharnóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gobharnóir can mean governor or governor (of a board), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “governor” in Irish

Irish:: gobharnóir
English:: governor, governor (of a board)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “GOW-ur-noh-ir” /ˈɡoːɾˠn̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: gobharnóirí (governors)
Genitive singular:: gobharnóra, an ghobharnóra (e.g. oifig an ghobharnóra, the governor's office)
Genitive plural:: gobharnóirí, na ngobharnóirí (e.g. bord na ngobharnóirí, the board of governors)

What does “gobharnóir” mean?

“Gobharnóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

governor: A person who governs or is in charge of a state, colony, prison, bank or similar institution.Also: ruler, head of a bank, prison governor.

1 other meaning: governor (of a board)

2governor (of a board): A member of a governing body, such as a board of governors of a school or hospital.Also: governor, board member, school governor.

Other Irish words for governor: rialtóir (ruler)

“Gobharnóir” with the article

The plural of governor in Irish is gobharnóirí. Here is gobharnóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an gobharnóir

the governor

No change after an

na gobharnóirí

the governors

Plural: no change after na

“Gobharnóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gobharnóir, the Irish word for governor.

Is é an gobharnóir a cheap an coiste nua.

It was the governor who appointed the new committee.

Labhair Gobharnóir an Bhainc Ceannais ar an raidió inné.

The Governor of the Central Bank spoke on the radio yesterday.

Tá teach an ghobharnóra ar imeall na cathrach.

The governor's house is on the edge of the city.

Tháinig na gobharnóirí le chéile ar maidin.

The governors met this morning.

Bhí m'uncail ina ghobharnóir ar an bpríosún.

My uncle was governor of the prison.

Toghadh gobharnóir nua i dTexas.

A new governor was elected in Texas.

Chuir sé litir chuig bord na ngobharnóirí.

He sent a letter to the board of governors.

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Governor in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for governor?

The Irish for governor is gobharnóir (pronounced “GOW-ur-noh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gobharnóirí. Depending on context it can also mean governor (of a board).

How do you pronounce gobharnóir in Irish?

Gobharnóir is said like “GOW-ur-noh-ir” (IPA /ˈɡoːɾˠn̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of governor in Irish?

The plural of gobharnóir is gobharnóirí; with the article, na gobharnóirí means “the governors”. The genitive plural is gobharnóirí, as in bord na ngobharnóirí (the board of governors).

Does gobharnóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gobharnóir can mean governor or governor (of a board), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does gobharnóir change to ghobharnóir or ngobharnóir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gobharnóir becomes mo ghobharnóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngobharnóir (eclipsis).

Is gobharnóir the same as rialtóir?

Gobharnóir is the official title 'governor', for example of a bank or a US state, while rialtóir is a more general word for a ruler.

Governor in Irish (Gobharnóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage