HeyRuaHow to say “mechanic” in Irish
- Irish:
- meicneoir
- English:
- mechanic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MEK-nyohr” /ˈmʲɛcnʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- meicneoirí (mechanics)
- Genitive singular:
- meicneora, an mheicneora (e.g. uirlisí an mheicneora, the mechanic's tools)
- Genitive plural:
- meicneoirí, na meicneoirí (e.g. ceardchumann na meicneoirí, the mechanics' trade union)
What does “meicneoir” mean?
- mechanic
- A person whose job is repairing and maintaining machines, especially cars and engines.Also: motor mechanic, car mechanic, repairman.
“Meicneoir” with the article
The plural of mechanic in Irish is meicneoirí. Here is meicneoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Meicneoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meicneoir, the Irish word for mechanic.
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Mechanic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mechanic?
The Irish for mechanic is meicneoir (pronounced “MEK-nyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is meicneoirí.
How do you pronounce meicneoir in Irish?
Meicneoir is said like “MEK-nyohr” (IPA /ˈmʲɛcnʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of mechanic in Irish?
The plural of meicneoir is meicneoirí; with the article, na meicneoirí means “the mechanics”. The genitive plural is meicneoirí, as in ceardchumann na meicneoirí (the mechanics' trade union).
Why does meicneoir change to mheicneoir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheicneoir. After ár (our) it stays ár meicneoir, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between meicneoir and innealtóir?
A meicneoir is a mechanic who repairs machines and vehicles, while an innealtóir is an engineer who designs or manages machines and structures.
