HeyRuaHow to say “maker” in Irish
- Irish:
- déantóir
- English:
- maker, manufacturer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “JAYN-toh-ir” /ˈdʲeːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- déantóirí (makers)
- Genitive singular:
- déantóra, an déantóra (e.g. ainm an déantóra, the manufacturer's name)
- Genitive plural:
- déantóirí, na ndéantóirí (e.g. cumann na ndéantóirí, the manufacturers' association)
What does “déantóir” mean?
“Déantóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- maker
- A person or company that makes something.Also: manufacturer, producer, creator.
1 other meaning: manufacturer
- 2manufacturer
- A company or person that manufactures goods, especially in a factory.Also: producer, maker.
Other Irish words for maker: cruthaitheoir (creator)
“Déantóir” with the article
The plural of maker in Irish is déantóirí. Here is déantóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Déantóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using déantóir, the Irish word for maker.
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Maker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for maker?
The Irish for maker is déantóir (pronounced “JAYN-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is déantóirí. Depending on context it can also mean manufacturer.
How do you pronounce déantóir in Irish?
Déantóir is said like “JAYN-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈdʲeːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of maker in Irish?
The plural of déantóir is déantóirí; with the article, na déantóirí means “the makers”. The genitive plural is déantóirí, as in cumann na ndéantóirí (the manufacturers' association).
Does déantóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Déantóir can mean maker or manufacturer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does déantóir change to dhéantóir or ndéantóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) déantóir becomes mo dhéantóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndéantóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'déantóir' and 'táirgeoir'?
'Déantóir' is a maker or manufacturer of goods, while 'táirgeoir' is a producer, also used for film or television producers.
