HeyRuaHow to say “hirer” in Irish
- Irish:
- fruilitheoir
- English:
- hirer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIL-ih-hoer” /ˈfɾˠɪlʲɪhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- fruilitheoirí (hirers)
- Genitive singular:
- fruilitheora, an fhruilitheora (e.g. síniú an fhruilitheora, the hirer's signature)
- Genitive plural:
- fruilitheoirí, na bhfruilitheoirí (e.g. cearta na bhfruilitheoirí, the rights of the hirers)
What does “fruilitheoir” mean?
- hirer
- A person who hires something, such as a car or equipment, from someone else for payment.Also: hire customer, person who hires, renter.
“Fruilitheoir” with the article
The plural of hirer in Irish is fruilitheoirí. Here is fruilitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fruilitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fruilitheoir, the Irish word for hirer.
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Hirer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hirer?
The Irish for hirer is fruilitheoir (pronounced “FRIL-ih-hoer”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fruilitheoirí.
How do you pronounce fruilitheoir in Irish?
Fruilitheoir is said like “FRIL-ih-hoer” (IPA /ˈfɾˠɪlʲɪhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of hirer in Irish?
The plural of fruilitheoir is fruilitheoirí; with the article, na fruilitheoirí means “the hirers”. The genitive plural is fruilitheoirí, as in cearta na bhfruilitheoirí (the rights of the hirers).
Why does fruilitheoir change to fhruilitheoir or bhfruilitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fruilitheoir becomes mo fhruilitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfruilitheoir (eclipsis).
Is 'fruilitheoir' the same as 'fostóir'?
No. 'Fruilitheoir' is someone who hires goods such as a car, while 'fostóir' is an employer who hires people.
