HeyRuaHow to say “interviewer” in Irish
- Irish:
- agallóir
- English:
- interviewer, interlocutor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-uh-lohr” /ˈaɡəlˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- agallóirí (interviewers)
- Genitive singular:
- agallóra, an agallóra (e.g. ceisteanna an agallóra, the interviewer's questions)
- Genitive plural:
- agallóirí, na n-agallóirí (e.g. painéal na n-agallóirí, the interview panel)
What does “agallóir” mean?
“Agallóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- interviewer
- A person who asks the questions in an interview, for example on radio, television or for a job.Also: questioner, examiner.
1 other meaning: interlocutor
- 2interlocutor
- A person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue with another.Also: speaker in a dialogue, conversation partner.
“Agallóir” with the article
The plural of interviewer in Irish is agallóirí. Here is agallóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Agallóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using agallóir, the Irish word for interviewer.
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Interviewer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for interviewer?
The Irish for interviewer is agallóir (pronounced “AG-uh-lohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is agallóirí. Depending on context it can also mean interlocutor.
How do you pronounce agallóir in Irish?
Agallóir is said like “AG-uh-lohr” (IPA /ˈaɡəlˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of interviewer in Irish?
The plural of agallóir is agallóirí; with the article, na hagallóirí means “the interviewers”. The genitive plural is agallóirí, as in painéal na n-agallóirí (the interview panel).
Does agallóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Agallóir can mean interviewer or interlocutor, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does agallóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-agallóir (the interviewer), a hagallóir (her interviewer), a n-agallóir (their interviewer), na hagallóirí (the interviewers).
What is the difference between agallóir and agallamh?
Agallóir is the person who conducts the interview, while agallamh is the interview itself, as in 'chuir an t-agallóir agallamh orm'.
How do I say I was interviewed?
Use agallamh with cuir: 'cuireadh agallamh orm' means I was interviewed, and the person doing it is the agallóir.
