HeyRuaHow to say “milker” in Irish
- Irish:
- crúiteoir
- English:
- milker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KROO-tyor” /ˈkɾˠuːtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- crúiteoirí (milkers)
- Genitive singular:
- crúiteora, an chrúiteora (e.g. stól an chrúiteora, the milker's stool)
- Genitive plural:
- crúiteoirí, na gcrúiteoirí (e.g. obair na gcrúiteoirí, the work of the milkers)
What does “crúiteoir” mean?
- milker
- A person who milks cows or other animals.Also: milkmaid, dairyman.
“Crúiteoir” with the article
The plural of milker in Irish is crúiteoirí. Here is crúiteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crúiteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crúiteoir, the Irish word for milker.
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Milker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for milker?
The Irish for milker is crúiteoir (pronounced “KROO-tyor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is crúiteoirí.
How do you pronounce crúiteoir in Irish?
Crúiteoir is said like “KROO-tyor” (IPA /ˈkɾˠuːtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of milker in Irish?
The plural of crúiteoir is crúiteoirí; with the article, na crúiteoirí means “the milkers”. The genitive plural is crúiteoirí, as in obair na gcrúiteoirí (the work of the milkers).
Why does crúiteoir change to chrúiteoir or gcrúiteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crúiteoir becomes mo chrúiteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrúiteoir (eclipsis).
What verb is crúiteoir related to?
It comes from the verb crúigh, to milk, whose verbal noun is crú, as in ag crú na mbó, milking the cows.
