HeyRuaHow to say “planter” in Irish
- Irish:
- plandóir
- English:
- planter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAN-dohr” /ˈplˠan̪ˠd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- plandóirí (planters)
- Genitive singular:
- plandóra, an phlandóra (e.g. teach an phlandóra, the planter's house)
- Genitive plural:
- plandóirí, na bplandóirí (e.g. talamh na bplandóirí, the planters' land)
What does “plandóir” mean?
“Plandóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- planter
- A person who plants crops, trees or seeds.Also: grower, person who plants.
1 other meaning:
- 2planter
- A settler who received land in a plantation, especially in Irish history.Also: settler, colonist.
“Plandóir” with the article
The plural of planter in Irish is plandóirí. Here is plandóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Plandóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plandóir, the Irish word for planter.
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Planter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for planter?
The Irish for planter is plandóir (pronounced “PLAN-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is plandóirí.
How do you pronounce plandóir in Irish?
Plandóir is said like “PLAN-dohr” (IPA /ˈplˠan̪ˠd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of planter in Irish?
The plural of plandóir is plandóirí; with the article, na plandóirí means “the planters”. The genitive plural is plandóirí, as in talamh na bplandóirí (the planters' land).
Why does plandóir change to phlandóir or bplandóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plandóir becomes mo phlandóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplandóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between plandóir and plandáil?
Plandóir is the person who plants or settles, while plandáil is the act of planting or a plantation, as in Plandáil Uladh, the Plantation of Ulster.
