HeyRuaHow to say “identifier” in Irish
- Irish:
- aitheantóir
- English:
- identifier, recognizer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hyun-toh-ir” /ˈahənt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- aitheantóirí (identifiers)
- Genitive singular:
- aitheantóra, an aitheantóra (e.g. fad an aitheantóra, length of the identifier)
- Genitive plural:
- aitheantóirí, na n-aitheantóirí (e.g. liosta na n-aitheantóirí, the list of identifiers)
What does “aitheantóir” mean?
“Aitheantóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- identifier
- A name, number or code used to identify something, especially in computing.Also: id, user id, code.
1 other meaning: recognizer
- 2recognizer
- A person or thing that recognizes or identifies something.Also: identifier, diagnostician.
“Aitheantóir” with the article
The plural of identifier in Irish is aitheantóirí. Here is aitheantóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aitheantóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aitheantóir, the Irish word for identifier.
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Identifier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for identifier?
The Irish for identifier is aitheantóir (pronounced “AH-hyun-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aitheantóirí. Depending on context it can also mean recognizer.
How do you pronounce aitheantóir in Irish?
Aitheantóir is said like “AH-hyun-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈahənt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of identifier in Irish?
The plural of aitheantóir is aitheantóirí; with the article, na haitheantóirí means “the identifiers”. The genitive plural is aitheantóirí, as in liosta na n-aitheantóirí (the list of identifiers).
Does aitheantóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aitheantóir can mean identifier or recognizer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aitheantóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aitheantóir (the identifier), a haitheantóir (her identifier), a n-aitheantóir (their identifier), na haitheantóirí (the identifiers).
How is aitheantóir different from aitheantas?
Aitheantóir is the identifier itself, such as a code or name, while aitheantas means identification or recognition, as in cárta aitheantais, an identity card.
