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Organizer in Irish (Eagraí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘eagraí’ also means: editor

The Irish for organizer is eagraí, a masculine noun (plural eagraithe).
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How to say “organizer” in Irish

Irish:
eagraí
English:
organizer, editor
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“AG-ree”  /ˈaɡəɾˠiː/
Various forms
Plural:
eagraithe (organizers)
Genitive singular:
eagraí, an eagraí (e.g. ainm an eagraí, the organizer's name)
Genitive plural:
eagraithe, na n-eagraithe (e.g. cruinniú na n-eagraithe, the organizers' meeting)

What does “eagraí” mean?

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

organizer
A person who organizes or arranges an event, group or activity.Also: organiser, arranger, coordinator.
1 other meaning: editor
2editor
A person who edits or arranges a publication or text for printing.Also: compiler.

“Eagraí” with the article

The plural of organizer in Irish is eagraithe. Here is eagraí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-eagraí
the organizer
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
na heagraithe
the organizers
Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Eagraí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using eagraí, the Irish word for organizer.

Is é Seán eagraí na féile i mbliana.
Seán is the festival organizer this year.
Ghabh an t-eagraí buíochas leis na daoine go léir.
The organizer thanked everyone.
Labhair mé le heagraí an chomórtais inné.
I spoke to the competition organizer yesterday.
Bhí na heagraithe an-sásta leis an slua.
The organizers were very pleased with the crowd.
Cuir glao ar an eagraí más gá.
Call the organizer if necessary.
Tá uimhir fóin an eagraí ar an bhfógra.
The organizer's phone number is on the poster.
Theastaigh eagraithe deonacha ón gclub.
The club needed volunteer organizers.

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Organizer in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for organizer?

The Irish for organizer is eagraí (pronounced “AG-ree”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eagraithe. Depending on context it can also mean editor.

How do you pronounce eagraí in Irish?

Eagraí is said like “AG-ree” (IPA /ˈaɡəɾˠiː/).

What is the plural of organizer in Irish?

The plural of eagraí is eagraithe; with the article, na heagraithe means “the organizers”. The genitive plural is eagraithe, as in cruinniú na n-eagraithe (the organizers' meeting).

Does eagraí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Eagraí can mean organizer or editor, depending on context; the first is the most common.

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eagraí (the organizer), a heagraí (her organizer), a n-eagraí (their organizer), na heagraithe (the organizers).

What is the difference between eagraí and eagarthóir?

Eagraí usually means someone who organizes an event or group, while eagarthóir is the normal word for an editor of a newspaper or book.

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