HeyRuaHow to say “lobster fisherman” in Irish
- Irish:
- gliomadóir
- English:
- lobster fisherman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLUM-uh-dohr” /ˈɡlʲʊməd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- gliomadóirí (lobster fishermen)
- Genitive singular:
- gliomadóra, an ghliomadóra (e.g. bád an ghliomadóra, the lobster fisherman's boat)
- Genitive plural:
- gliomadóirí, na ngliomadóirí (e.g. cumann na ngliomadóirí, the lobster fishermen's association)
What does “gliomadóir” mean?
- lobster fisherman
- A person who fishes for lobsters, usually with lobster pots.Also: lobsterman, lobster fisher.
“Gliomadóir” with the article
The plural of lobster fisherman in Irish is gliomadóirí. Here is gliomadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gliomadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gliomadóir, the Irish word for lobster fisherman.
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Lobster fisherman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lobster fisherman?
The Irish for lobster fisherman is gliomadóir (pronounced “GLUM-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gliomadóirí.
How do you pronounce gliomadóir in Irish?
Gliomadóir is said like “GLUM-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈɡlʲʊməd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of lobster fisherman in Irish?
The plural of gliomadóir is gliomadóirí; with the article, na gliomadóirí means “the lobster fishermen”. The genitive plural is gliomadóirí, as in cumann na ngliomadóirí (the lobster fishermen's association).
Why does gliomadóir change to ghliomadóir or ngliomadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gliomadóir becomes mo ghliomadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngliomadóir (eclipsis).
How is 'gliomadóir' related to 'gliomach'?
'Gliomach' means a lobster, and 'gliomadóir' is the person who catches them; the activity is 'gliomadóireacht'.
