HeyRuaHow to say “nominator” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainmnitheoir
- English:
- nominator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-im-nih-hore” /ˈanʲəmʲnʲɪhoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- ainmnitheoirí (nominators)
- Genitive singular:
- ainmnitheora, an ainmnitheora (e.g. síniú an ainmnitheora, the nominator's signature)
- Genitive plural:
- ainmnitheoirí, na n-ainmnitheoirí (e.g. liosta na n-ainmnitheoirí, a list of nominators)
What does “ainmnitheoir” mean?
- nominator
- A person who nominates or names someone, especially a candidate for an office or election.Also: proposer, nominating person.
“Ainmnitheoir” with the article
The plural of nominator in Irish is ainmnitheoirí. Here is ainmnitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ainmnitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ainmnitheoir, the Irish word for nominator.
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Nominator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nominator?
The Irish for nominator is ainmnitheoir (pronounced “AN-im-nih-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ainmnitheoirí.
How do you pronounce ainmnitheoir in Irish?
Ainmnitheoir is said like “AN-im-nih-hore” (IPA /ˈanʲəmʲnʲɪhoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of nominator in Irish?
The plural of ainmnitheoir is ainmnitheoirí; with the article, na hainmnitheoirí means “the nominators”. The genitive plural is ainmnitheoirí, as in liosta na n-ainmnitheoirí (a list of nominators).
Why does ainmnitheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ainmnitheoir (the nominator), a hainmnitheoir (her nominator), a n-ainmnitheoir (their nominator), na hainmnitheoirí (the nominators).
What is the difference between 'ainmnitheoir' and 'ainmniúchán'?
'Ainmnitheoir' is the person who nominates, while 'ainmniúchán' is the nomination itself.
