HeyRuaHow to say “jeweller” in Irish
- Irish:
- seodóir
- English:
- jeweller
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHOH-dohr” /ˈʃoːdoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- seodóirí (jewellers)
- Genitive singular:
- seodóra, an tseodóra (e.g. siopa an tseodóra, the jeweller's shop)
- Genitive plural:
- seodóirí, na seodóirí (e.g. ceardlann seodóirí, a jewellers' workshop)
What does “seodóir” mean?
- jeweller
- A person who makes, repairs or sells jewellery.Also: jeweler, jewelry maker, goldsmith.
“Seodóir” with the article
The plural of jeweller in Irish is seodóirí. Here is seodóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seodóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seodóir, the Irish word for jeweller.
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Jeweller in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jeweller?
The Irish for jeweller is seodóir (pronounced “SHOH-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seodóirí.
How do you pronounce seodóir in Irish?
Seodóir is said like “SHOH-dohr” (IPA /ˈʃoːdoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of jeweller in Irish?
The plural of seodóir is seodóirí; with the article, na seodóirí means “the jewellers”. The genitive plural is seodóirí, as in ceardlann seodóirí (a jewellers' workshop).
Why does seodóir change to sheodóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheodóir. After ár (our) it stays ár seodóir, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'seodóir' related to 'seoid'?
'Seodóir' is formed from 'seoid' (jewel) with the agent suffix '-óir', so it literally means a person who deals in jewels; jewellery itself is 'seodra'.
