HeyRuaHow to say “potter” in Irish
- Irish:
- potaire
- English:
- potter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PUT-ir-uh” /ˈpˠɔt̪ˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- potairí (potters)
- Genitive singular:
- potaire, an photaire (e.g. roth an photaire, the potter's wheel)
- Genitive plural:
- potairí, na bpotairí (e.g. ceardlann potairí, a potters' workshop)
What does “potaire” mean?
- potter
- A person who makes pots, dishes and other objects from clay.Also: ceramicist, pottery maker, ceramic artist.
“Potaire” with the article
The plural of potter in Irish is potairí. Here is potaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Potaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using potaire, the Irish word for potter.
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Potter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for potter?
The Irish for potter is potaire (pronounced “PUT-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is potairí.
How do you pronounce potaire in Irish?
Potaire is said like “PUT-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈpˠɔt̪ˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of potter in Irish?
The plural of potaire is potairí; with the article, na potairí means “the potters”. The genitive plural is potairí, as in ceardlann potairí (a potters' workshop).
Why does potaire change to photaire or bpotaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) potaire becomes mo photaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpotaire (eclipsis).
What is the word for the craft of pottery?
The craft or the products are 'potaireacht', while the person who makes them is 'potaire'.
