HeyRuaHow to say “helper” in Irish
- Irish:
- cabhróir
- English:
- helper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOW-roor” /ˈkəuɾˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cabhróirí (helpers)
- Genitive singular:
- cabhróra, an chabhróra (e.g. obair an chabhróra, the helper's work)
- Genitive plural:
- cabhróirí, na gcabhróirí (e.g. liosta na gcabhróirí, a list of helpers)
What does “cabhróir” mean?
- helper
- A person who helps or assists someone.Also: assistant, supporter, aide.
Other Irish words for helper: cúntóir (assistant)
“Cabhróir” with the article
The plural of helper in Irish is cabhróirí. Here is cabhróir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cabhróir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cabhróir, the Irish word for helper.
Other nouns in Irish
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Helper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for helper?
The Irish for helper is cabhróir (pronounced “KOW-roor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cabhróirí.
How do you pronounce cabhróir in Irish?
Cabhróir is said like “KOW-roor” (IPA /ˈkəuɾˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of helper in Irish?
The plural of cabhróir is cabhróirí; with the article, na cabhróirí means “the helpers”. The genitive plural is cabhróirí, as in liosta na gcabhróirí (a list of helpers).
Why does cabhróir change to chabhróir or gcabhróir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cabhróir becomes mo chabhróir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcabhróir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cabhróir and cúntóir?
Both mean someone who helps, but cúntóir is the usual word for an official assistant, for example cúntóir ranga, while cabhróir is a more general helper.
