HeyRuaHow to say “mentor” in Irish
- Irish:
- meantóir
- English:
- mentor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAN-toar” /ˈmʲanˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- meantóirí (mentors)
- Genitive singular:
- meantóra, an mheantóra (e.g. ról an mheantóra, the role of the mentor)
- Genitive plural:
- meantóirí, na meantóirí (e.g. oiliúint na meantóirí, the training of the mentors)
What does “meantóir” mean?
- mentor
- An experienced person who advises and guides a less experienced person.Also: adviser, guide, tutor.
“Meantóir” with the article
The plural of mentor in Irish is meantóirí. Here is meantóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Meantóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meantóir, the Irish word for mentor.
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Mentor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mentor?
The Irish for mentor is meantóir (pronounced “MAN-toar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is meantóirí.
How do you pronounce meantóir in Irish?
Meantóir is said like “MAN-toar” (IPA /ˈmʲanˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of mentor in Irish?
The plural of meantóir is meantóirí; with the article, na meantóirí means “the mentors”. The genitive plural is meantóirí, as in oiliúint na meantóirí (the training of the mentors).
Why does meantóir change to mheantóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheantóir. After ár (our) it stays ár meantóir, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'meantóir' different from 'múinteoir'?
A 'múinteoir' is a teacher who instructs a class, while a 'meantóir' gives personal guidance and advice, often at work or college.
