HeyRuaHow to say “marker” in Irish
- Irish:
- marcóir
- English:
- marker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAR-kohr” /ˈmˠaɾˠkoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- marcóirí (markers)
- Genitive singular:
- marcóra, an mharcóra (e.g. dath an mharcóra, the colour of the marker)
- Genitive plural:
- marcóirí, na marcóirí (e.g. dathanna na marcóirí, the colours of the markers)
What does “marcóir” mean?
“Marcóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- marker
- A thing or sign that marks something, such as a marker pen or a sign showing a position.Also: marker pen, felt-tip, indicator.
1 other meaning:
- 2marker
- A person who marks, for example someone who keeps the score in a game or marks examination papers.Also: scorer, examiner.
Other Irish words for marker: scrúdaitheoir (examiner)
“Marcóir” with the article
The plural of marker in Irish is marcóirí. Here is marcóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Marcóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using marcóir, the Irish word for marker.
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Marker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for marker?
The Irish for marker is marcóir (pronounced “MAR-kohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is marcóirí.
How do you pronounce marcóir in Irish?
Marcóir is said like “MAR-kohr” (IPA /ˈmˠaɾˠkoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of marker in Irish?
The plural of marcóir is marcóirí; with the article, na marcóirí means “the markers”. The genitive plural is marcóirí, as in dathanna na marcóirí (the colours of the markers).
Why does marcóir change to mharcóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mharcóir. After ár (our) it stays ár marcóir, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'marcóir' the same as 'marcach'?
No. 'Marcóir' is a marker, while 'marcach' is a horse rider or jockey.
