HeyRuaHow to say “loader” in Irish
- Irish:
- luchtóir
- English:
- loader
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUKH-tohr” /ˈl̪ˠʊxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- luchtóirí (loaders)
- Genitive singular:
- luchtóra, an luchtóra (e.g. tiománaí an luchtóra, the driver of the loader)
- Genitive plural:
- luchtóirí, na luchtóirí (e.g. pá na luchtóirí, the loaders' pay)
What does “luchtóir” mean?
- loader
- A person or machine that loads goods, cargo or materials onto a vehicle or ship.Also: stevedore, cargo loader, loading machine.
“Luchtóir” with the article
The plural of loader in Irish is luchtóirí. Here is luchtóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Luchtóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luchtóir, the Irish word for loader.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Loader in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for loader?
The Irish for loader is luchtóir (pronounced “LUKH-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luchtóirí.
How do you pronounce luchtóir in Irish?
Luchtóir is said like “LUKH-tohr” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠʊxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of loader in Irish?
The plural of luchtóir is luchtóirí; with the article, na luchtóirí means “the loaders”. The genitive plural is luchtóirí, as in pá na luchtóirí (the loaders' pay).
How is 'luchtóir' related to 'lucht'?
'Luchtóir' comes from 'lucht', meaning load or cargo, and the verb 'luchtaigh', to load, so a 'luchtóir' is something or someone that loads.
Is 'luchtóir' the word for a phone or battery charger?
No, a charger is usually 'luchtaire', as in 'luchtaire ceallraí'; 'luchtóir' means a loader.
