HeyRuaHow to say “helper” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuiditheoir
- English:
- helper, seconder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KWIDJ-ih-hore” /ˈkɪdʲɪhoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- cuiditheoirí (helpers)
- Genitive singular:
- cuiditheora, an chuiditheora (e.g. ainm an chuiditheora, the helper's name)
- Genitive plural:
- cuiditheoirí, na gcuiditheoirí (e.g. obair na gcuiditheoirí, the work of the helpers)
What does “cuiditheoir” mean?
“Cuiditheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- helper
- A person who helps or assists someone in a task.Also: assistant, aide, auxiliary.
“Cuiditheoir” with the article
The plural of helper in Irish is cuiditheoirí. Here is cuiditheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuiditheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuiditheoir, the Irish word for helper.
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Helper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for helper?
The Irish for helper is cuiditheoir (pronounced “KWIDJ-ih-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuiditheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean seconder.
How do you pronounce cuiditheoir in Irish?
Cuiditheoir is said like “KWIDJ-ih-hore” (IPA /ˈkɪdʲɪhoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of helper in Irish?
The plural of cuiditheoir is cuiditheoirí; with the article, na cuiditheoirí means “the helpers”. The genitive plural is cuiditheoirí, as in obair na gcuiditheoirí (the work of the helpers).
Does cuiditheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuiditheoir can mean helper or seconder, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuiditheoir change to chuiditheoir or gcuiditheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuiditheoir becomes mo chuiditheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuiditheoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cuiditheoir and cúntóir?
Cúntóir is the usual word for an assistant in a job, while cuiditheoir is a helper generally and, at meetings, the seconder of a motion (tairgeoir is the proposer).
