HeyRuaHow to say “operator” in Irish
- Irish:
- oibritheoir
- English:
- operator, operative
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EB-rih-hore” /ˈɛbʲɾʲəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- oibritheoirí (operators)
- Genitive singular:
- oibritheora, an oibritheora (e.g. cead an oibritheora, the operator's permission)
- Genitive plural:
- oibritheoirí, na n-oibritheoirí (e.g. oiliúint na n-oibritheoirí, the training of the operators)
What does “oibritheoir” mean?
“Oibritheoir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- operator
- A person who operates a machine, equipment or a system.Also: machine operator, machinist.
2 other meanings: operative
- 2operator
- A company or person that runs a service or business, such as a telephone or transport operator.Also: service provider, network operator, tour operator.
- 3operative
- A worker, especially one doing manual or factory work.Also: worker, workman.
Other Irish words for operator: oibreoir (operator)
“Oibritheoir” with the article
The plural of operator in Irish is oibritheoirí. Here is oibritheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oibritheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oibritheoir, the Irish word for operator.
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Operator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for operator?
The Irish for operator is oibritheoir (pronounced “EB-rih-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oibritheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean operative.
How do you pronounce oibritheoir in Irish?
Oibritheoir is said like “EB-rih-hore” (IPA /ˈɛbʲɾʲəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of operator in Irish?
The plural of oibritheoir is oibritheoirí; with the article, na hoibritheoirí means “the operators”. The genitive plural is oibritheoirí, as in oiliúint na n-oibritheoirí (the training of the operators).
Does oibritheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oibritheoir can mean operator or operative, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does oibritheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oibritheoir (the operator), a hoibritheoir (her operator), a n-oibritheoir (their operator), na hoibritheoirí (the operators).
What is the difference between oibritheoir and oibrí?
Oibrí is a general word for a worker, while oibritheoir usually means someone who operates a machine or runs a service.
