Motor mechanic in Irish (Mótarmheicneoir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for motor mechanic?

The Irish for motor mechanic is mótarmheicneoir (pronounced “MOH-tur-vek-nyoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mótarmheicneoirí.

Q: What is the plural of motor mechanic in Irish?

The plural of mótarmheicneoir is mótarmheicneoirí; with the article, na mótarmheicneoirí means “the motor mechanics”. The genitive plural is mótarmheicneoirí, as in cumann na mótarmheicneoirí (the motor mechanics' association).

How to say “motor mechanic” in Irish

Irish:: mótarmheicneoir
English:: motor mechanic
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “MOH-tur-vek-nyoh-ir” /ˈmˠoːt̪ˠəɾˠˌvʲɛcnʲoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: mótarmheicneoirí (motor mechanics)
Genitive singular:: mótarmheicneora, an mhótarmheicneora (e.g. uirlisí an mhótarmheicneora, the motor mechanic's tools)
Genitive plural:: mótarmheicneoirí, na mótarmheicneoirí (e.g. cumann na mótarmheicneoirí, the motor mechanics' association)

What does “mótarmheicneoir” mean?

motor mechanic: A person whose job is repairing and servicing cars and other motor vehicles.Also: car mechanic, mechanic, auto mechanic.

Other Irish words for motor mechanic: meicneoir (mechanic)

“Mótarmheicneoir” with the article

The plural of motor mechanic in Irish is mótarmheicneoirí. Here is mótarmheicneoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mótarmheicneoir

the motor mechanic

No change after an

na mótarmheicneoirí

the motor mechanics

Plural: no change after na

“Mótarmheicneoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mótarmheicneoir, the Irish word for motor mechanic.

Is mótarmheicneoir é m'uncail.

My uncle is a motor mechanic.

Thug mé an carr chuig an mótarmheicneoir inné.

I took the car to the mechanic yesterday.

Tá garáiste an mhótarmheicneora dúnta inniu.

The mechanic's garage is closed today.

Tá ganntanas mótarmheicneoirí sa tír.

There is a shortage of motor mechanics in the country.

Dúirt mo mhótarmheicneoir go bhfuil na coscáin caite.

My mechanic said the brakes are worn.

Ba mhaith léi a bheith ina mótarmheicneoir.

She would like to be a motor mechanic.

Bhí beirt mhótarmheicneoirí ag obair ar an inneall.

Two mechanics were working on the engine.

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Motor mechanic in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for motor mechanic?

The Irish for motor mechanic is mótarmheicneoir (pronounced “MOH-tur-vek-nyoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mótarmheicneoirí.

How do you pronounce mótarmheicneoir in Irish?

Mótarmheicneoir is said like “MOH-tur-vek-nyoh-ir” (IPA /ˈmˠoːt̪ˠəɾˠˌvʲɛcnʲoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of motor mechanic in Irish?

The plural of mótarmheicneoir is mótarmheicneoirí; with the article, na mótarmheicneoirí means “the motor mechanics”. The genitive plural is mótarmheicneoirí, as in cumann na mótarmheicneoirí (the motor mechanics' association).

Why does mótarmheicneoir change to mhótarmheicneoir?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhótarmheicneoir. After ár (our) it stays ár mótarmheicneoir, because m does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between 'mótarmheicneoir' and 'meicneoir'?

'Meicneoir' is a general mechanic, while 'mótarmheicneoir' specifically works on motor vehicles.

Motor mechanic in Irish (Mótarmheicneoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage