Pager in Irish (Glaoire): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for pager?

The Irish for pager is glaoire (pronounced “GLEE-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glaoirí. Depending on context it can also mean caller.

Q: What is the plural of pager in Irish?

The plural of glaoire is glaoirí; with the article, na glaoirí means “the pagers”. The genitive plural is glaoirí, as in úsáid na nglaoirí (the use of the pagers).

Q: Does glaoire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Glaoire can mean pager or caller, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “pager” in Irish

Irish:: glaoire
English:: pager, caller
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “GLEE-ruh” /ˈɡl̪ˠiːɾʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: glaoirí (pagers)
Genitive singular:: glaoire, an ghlaoire (e.g. ceallra an ghlaoire, the pager's battery)
Genitive plural:: glaoirí, na nglaoirí (e.g. úsáid na nglaoirí, the use of the pagers)

What does “glaoire” mean?

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

pager: A small electronic device that beeps to tell you someone is trying to contact you.Also: bleeper, beeper.

1 other meaning: caller

2caller: A person who calls, for example someone who calls out the figures at a set dance or makes a phone call.Also: announcer.

“Glaoire” with the article

The plural of pager in Irish is glaoirí. Here is glaoire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an glaoire

the pager

No change after an

na glaoirí

the pagers

Plural: no change after na

“Glaoire” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using glaoire, the Irish word for pager.

Bhuail an glaoire i lár an chruinnithe.

The pager went off in the middle of the meeting.

Tá glaoire ag an dochtúir i gcónaí.

The doctor always has a pager.

D'fhág mé mo ghlaoire sa charr.

I left my pager in the car.

Níor chuala mé fuaim an ghlaoire.

I didn't hear the sound of the pager.

Ní úsáideann mórán daoine glaoirí anois.

Not many people use pagers now.

Tá teachtaireacht nua ar an nglaoire.

There's a new message on the pager.

Thug an t-ospidéal glaoirí do na haltraí.

The hospital gave pagers to the nurses.

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Pager in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for pager?

The Irish for pager is glaoire (pronounced “GLEE-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glaoirí. Depending on context it can also mean caller.

How do you pronounce glaoire in Irish?

Glaoire is said like “GLEE-ruh” (IPA /ˈɡl̪ˠiːɾʲə/).

What is the plural of pager in Irish?

The plural of glaoire is glaoirí; with the article, na glaoirí means “the pagers”. The genitive plural is glaoirí, as in úsáid na nglaoirí (the use of the pagers).

Does glaoire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Glaoire can mean pager or caller, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does glaoire change to ghlaoire or nglaoire?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glaoire becomes mo ghlaoire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglaoire (eclipsis).

How is 'glaoire' related to 'glao'?

'Glaoire' is formed from 'glao' (a call) with the agent suffix -ire, so literally it is 'something or someone that calls'.

Pager in Irish (Glaoire): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage