HeyRuaHow to say “porter” in Irish
- Irish:
- póirtéir
- English:
- porter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POHR-tyayr” /ˈpoːɾˠtʲeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- póirtéirí (porters)
- Genitive singular:
- póirtéara, an phóirtéara (e.g. seomra an phóirtéara, the porter's room)
- Genitive plural:
- póirtéirí, na bpóirtéirí (e.g. ceardchumann na bpóirtéirí, the porters' union)
What does “póirtéir” mean?
- porter
- A person employed to carry luggage or goods, or to look after the door of a building such as a hotel, hospital or college.Also: doorman, hall porter, luggage carrier.
Other Irish words for porter: pórtar (porter)
“Póirtéir” with the article
The plural of porter in Irish is póirtéirí. Here is póirtéir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Póirtéir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using póirtéir, the Irish word for porter.
Other nouns in Irish
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Porter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for porter?
The Irish for porter is póirtéir (pronounced “POHR-tyayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is póirtéirí.
How do you pronounce póirtéir in Irish?
Póirtéir is said like “POHR-tyayr” (IPA /ˈpoːɾˠtʲeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of porter in Irish?
The plural of póirtéir is póirtéirí; with the article, na póirtéirí means “the porters”. The genitive plural is póirtéirí, as in ceardchumann na bpóirtéirí (the porters' union).
Why does póirtéir change to phóirtéir or bpóirtéir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) póirtéir becomes mo phóirtéir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpóirtéir (eclipsis).
Does 'póirtéir' also mean the dark beer called porter?
No, 'póirtéir' is the person; the drink is usually 'pórtar'.
What is the difference between 'póirtéir' and 'doirseoir'?
'Doirseoir' is specifically a doorkeeper or doorman, while 'póirtéir' is a porter who may also carry luggage or goods.
