Locksmith in Irish (Glasadóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for locksmith?

The Irish for locksmith is glasadóir (pronounced “GLAS-uh-doh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glasadóirí.

Q: What is the plural of locksmith in Irish?

The plural of glasadóir is glasadóirí; with the article, na glasadóirí means “the locksmiths”. The genitive plural is glasadóirí, as in uirlisí glasadóirí (locksmiths' tools).

How to say “locksmith” in Irish

Irish:: glasadóir
English:: locksmith
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “GLAS-uh-doh-ir” /ˈɡlˠasˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: glasadóirí (locksmiths)
Genitive singular:: glasadóra, an ghlasadóra (e.g. siopa an ghlasadóra, the locksmith's shop)
Genitive plural:: glasadóirí, na nglasadóirí (e.g. uirlisí glasadóirí, locksmiths' tools)

What does “glasadóir” mean?

locksmith: A person whose trade is making, fitting and repairing locks and keys.Also: lock maker, lock fitter.

“Glasadóir” with the article

The plural of locksmith in Irish is glasadóirí. Here is glasadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an glasadóir

the locksmith

No change after an

na glasadóirí

the locksmiths

Plural: no change after na

“Glasadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using glasadóir, the Irish word for locksmith.

Chuir mé glaoch ar ghlasadóir inné.

I called a locksmith yesterday.

Tháinig an glasadóir agus d'oscail sé an doras.

The locksmith came and opened the door.

Is glasadóir é m'uncail le fiche bliain.

My uncle has been a locksmith for twenty years.

Bhí costas an ghlasadóra an-ard.

The locksmith's fee was very high.

Níl ach beirt ghlasadóirí sa bhaile.

There are only two locksmiths in the town.

D'athraigh mo ghlasadóir na glais go léir.

My locksmith changed all the locks.

Tá siopa glasadóra i lár an bhaile.

There is a locksmith's shop in the town centre.

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Locksmith in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for locksmith?

The Irish for locksmith is glasadóir (pronounced “GLAS-uh-doh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glasadóirí.

How do you pronounce glasadóir in Irish?

Glasadóir is said like “GLAS-uh-doh-ir” (IPA /ˈɡlˠasˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of locksmith in Irish?

The plural of glasadóir is glasadóirí; with the article, na glasadóirí means “the locksmiths”. The genitive plural is glasadóirí, as in uirlisí glasadóirí (locksmiths' tools).

Why does glasadóir change to ghlasadóir or nglasadóir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glasadóir becomes mo ghlasadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglasadóir (eclipsis).

Is 'glasadóir' related to the colour 'glas'?

No, it comes from 'glas' meaning a lock (and the verb 'glasáil', to lock), not 'glas' meaning green or grey.

Locksmith in Irish (Glasadóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage