Measurer in Irish (Tomhaisteoir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for measurer?

The Irish for measurer is tomhaisteoir (pronounced “TOH-ish-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tomhaisteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean gauge or guesser.

Q: What is the plural of measurer in Irish?

The plural of tomhaisteoir is tomhaisteoirí; with the article, na tomhaisteoirí means “the measurers”. The genitive plural is tomhaisteoirí, as in cumann na dtomhaisteoirí (the association of the measurers).

Q: Does tomhaisteoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tomhaisteoir can mean measurer, gauge or guesser, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “measurer” in Irish

Irish:: tomhaisteoir
English:: measurer, gauge, guesser
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “TOH-ish-tyohr” /ˈt̪ˠoːʃtʲoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: tomhaisteoirí (measurers)
Genitive singular:: tomhaisteora, an tomhaisteora (e.g. obair an tomhaisteora, the measurer's work)
Genitive plural:: tomhaisteoirí, na dtomhaisteoirí (e.g. cumann na dtomhaisteoirí, the association of the measurers)

What does “tomhaisteoir” mean?

“Tomhaisteoir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

measurer: A person who measures things, such as land, quantities or dimensions.Also: surveyor, gauger, assessor.

2 other meanings: gauge or guesser

2gauge: An instrument or device used for measuring something, such as a meter or gauge.Also: meter, measuring device.
3guesser: A person who guesses or solves riddles.Also: riddle solver.

“Tomhaisteoir” with the article

The plural of measurer in Irish is tomhaisteoirí. Here is tomhaisteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tomhaisteoir

the measurer

No change after an

na tomhaisteoirí

the measurers

Plural: no change after na

“Tomhaisteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tomhaisteoir, the Irish word for measurer.

Tháinig tomhaisteoir chun an talamh a thomhas.

A surveyor came to measure the land.

Bhí an tomhaisteoir cúramach leis na figiúirí.

The measurer was careful with the figures.

Léigh mé uimhir an tomhaisteora gáis.

I read the number on the gas meter.

Tá na tomhaisteoirí ag obair ar an bpáirc inniu.

The surveyors are working on the field today.

Bhris mo thomhaisteoir brú inné.

My pressure gauge broke yesterday.

Tá fadhb éigin sa tomhaisteoir.

There is some problem in the gauge.

Is maith an tomhaisteoir í ar thomhaiseanna.

She is good at guessing riddles.

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Measurer in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for measurer?

The Irish for measurer is tomhaisteoir (pronounced “TOH-ish-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tomhaisteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean gauge or guesser.

How do you pronounce tomhaisteoir in Irish?

Tomhaisteoir is said like “TOH-ish-tyohr” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠoːʃtʲoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of measurer in Irish?

The plural of tomhaisteoir is tomhaisteoirí; with the article, na tomhaisteoirí means “the measurers”. The genitive plural is tomhaisteoirí, as in cumann na dtomhaisteoirí (the association of the measurers).

Does tomhaisteoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tomhaisteoir can mean measurer, gauge or guesser, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tomhaisteoir change to thomhaisteoir or dtomhaisteoir?

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

Is 'tomhaisteoir' related to 'tomhas'?

Yes, 'tomhaisteoir' comes from 'tomhas' (measure, or riddle), so it can mean a measurer or a guesser of riddles.

Measurer in Irish (Tomhaisteoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage