HeyRuaHow to say “lift” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardaitheoir
- English:
- lift, lifter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AWR-dee-hor” /ˈɑːɾˠdˠiˌhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- ardaitheoirí (lifts)
- Genitive singular:
- ardaitheora, an ardaitheora (e.g. doras an ardaitheora, the door of the lift)
- Genitive plural:
- ardaitheoirí, na n-ardaitheoirí (e.g. deisiú na n-ardaitheoirí, the repair of the lifts)
What does “ardaitheoir” mean?
“Ardaitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lift
- A machine like a small moving room that carries people or goods up and down between the floors of a building.Also: elevator.
“Ardaitheoir” with the article
The plural of lift in Irish is ardaitheoirí. Here is ardaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardaitheoir, the Irish word for lift.
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Lift in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lift?
The Irish for lift is ardaitheoir (pronounced “AWR-dee-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ardaitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean lifter.
How do you pronounce ardaitheoir in Irish?
Ardaitheoir is said like “AWR-dee-hor” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠdˠiˌhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of lift in Irish?
The plural of ardaitheoir is ardaitheoirí; with the article, na hardaitheoirí means “the lifts”. The genitive plural is ardaitheoirí, as in deisiú na n-ardaitheoirí (the repair of the lifts).
Does ardaitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ardaitheoir can mean lift or lifter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ardaitheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ardaitheoir (the lift), a hardaitheoir (her lift), a n-ardaitheoir (their lift), na hardaitheoirí (the lifts).
Is 'ardaitheoir' related to the verb 'ardaigh'?
Yes, 'ardaitheoir' comes from 'ardaigh' (raise, lift) with the agent suffix '-eoir', so it literally means 'raiser'.
How do I say 'take the stairs instead of the lift'?
You can say 'Téigh suas an staighre in ionad an ardaitheora.'
