Operator in Irish (Oibreoir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for operator?

The Irish for operator is oibreoir (pronounced “IB-roh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oibreoirí.

Q: What is the plural of operator in Irish?

The plural of oibreoir is oibreoirí; with the article, na hoibreoirí means “the operators”. The genitive plural is oibreoirí, as in oiliúint na n-oibreoirí (the training of the operators).

How to say “operator” in Irish

Irish:: oibreoir
English:: operator
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “IB-roh-ir” /ˈɛbʲɾʲoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: oibreoirí (operators)
Genitive singular:: oibreora, an oibreora (e.g. post an oibreora, the operator's job)
Genitive plural:: oibreoirí, na n-oibreoirí (e.g. oiliúint na n-oibreoirí, the training of the operators)

What does “oibreoir” mean?

“Oibreoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

operator: A person who operates or works a machine, piece of equipment or system.Also: machine operator, machinist, worker.

1 other meaning:

2operator: A company or organisation that runs a service, such as a telephone network or transport service.Also: service provider, network operator, telephone operator.

“Oibreoir” with the article

The plural of operator in Irish is oibreoirí. Here is oibreoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-oibreoir

the operator

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hoibreoirí

the operators

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Oibreoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using oibreoir, the Irish word for operator.

Is oibreoir meaisín é m'athair.

My father is a machine operator.

Labhair mé leis an oibreoir ar an bhfón.

I spoke to the operator on the phone.

Bhí lámhainní an oibreora salach.

The operator's gloves were dirty.

Tá ceithre oibreoir ag obair sa mhonarcha.

Four operators work in the factory.

Fuair na hoibreoirí oiliúint nua inné.

The operators got new training yesterday.

Is é an t-oibreoir is fearr sa chomhlacht é.

He is the best operator in the company.

Ghlaoigh mé ar an oibreoir chun cabhair a fháil.

I called the operator to get help.

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Operator in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for operator?

The Irish for operator is oibreoir (pronounced “IB-roh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oibreoirí.

How do you pronounce oibreoir in Irish?

Oibreoir is said like “IB-roh-ir” (IPA /ˈɛbʲɾʲoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of operator in Irish?

The plural of oibreoir is oibreoirí; with the article, na hoibreoirí means “the operators”. The genitive plural is oibreoirí, as in oiliúint na n-oibreoirí (the training of the operators).

Why does oibreoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oibreoir (the operator), a hoibreoir (her operator), a n-oibreoir (their operator), na hoibreoirí (the operators).

What is the difference between oibreoir and oibrí?

Oibrí is a general worker or labourer, while oibreoir is someone who operates a machine or runs a service.

Operator in Irish (Oibreoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage