HeyRuaHow to say “holder” in Irish
- Irish:
- sealbhóir
- English:
- holder, incumbent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAL-uh-wohr” /ˈʃalˠəvˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- sealbhóirí (holders)
- Genitive singular:
- sealbhóra, an tsealbhóra (e.g. ainm an tsealbhóra, the holder's name)
- Genitive plural:
- sealbhóirí, na sealbhóirí (e.g. cearta na sealbhóirí, the rights of the holders)
What does “sealbhóir” mean?
“Sealbhóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- holder
- A person who holds or possesses something, such as an office, a title, a ticket or a licence.Also: possessor, owner, occupant.
1 other meaning: incumbent
- 2incumbent
- The person currently holding an office or position.Also: office holder, office-holder.
“Sealbhóir” with the article
The plural of holder in Irish is sealbhóirí. Here is sealbhóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sealbhóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sealbhóir, the Irish word for holder.
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Holder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for holder?
The Irish for holder is sealbhóir (pronounced “SHAL-uh-wohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sealbhóirí. Depending on context it can also mean incumbent.
How do you pronounce sealbhóir in Irish?
Sealbhóir is said like “SHAL-uh-wohr” (IPA /ˈʃalˠəvˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of holder in Irish?
The plural of sealbhóir is sealbhóirí; with the article, na sealbhóirí means “the holders”. The genitive plural is sealbhóirí, as in cearta na sealbhóirí (the rights of the holders).
Does sealbhóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sealbhóir can mean holder or incumbent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sealbhóir change to shealbhóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shealbhóir. After ár (our) it stays ár sealbhóir, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'sealbhóir' related to 'seilbh'?
'Sealbhóir' comes from 'seilbh' (possession), so it means the one who has possession, as in 'i seilbh' (in possession of).
Is 'sealbhóir' the same as 'úinéir'?
Not quite: 'úinéir' is an owner, while 'sealbhóir' is a holder, e.g. of a ticket, office or licence, who may not own it.
