HeyRuaHow to say “printer” in Irish
- Irish:
- clódóir
- English:
- printer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-dohr” /ˈkl̪ˠoːd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- clódóirí (printers)
- Genitive singular:
- clódóra, an chlódóra (e.g. ainm an chlódóra, the printer's name)
- Genitive plural:
- clódóirí, na gclódóirí (e.g. ceardchumann na gclódóirí, the printers' union)
What does “clódóir” mean?
“Clódóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- printer
- A person whose trade is printing books, newspapers and other material.Also: typographer, print worker.
1 other meaning:
- 2printer
- A machine that prints text or images onto paper, especially one attached to a computer.Also: computer printer, printing machine.
Other Irish words for printer: printéir (printer)
“Clódóir” with the article
The plural of printer in Irish is clódóirí. Here is clódóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clódóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clódóir, the Irish word for printer.
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Printer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for printer?
The Irish for printer is clódóir (pronounced “KLOH-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clódóirí.
How do you pronounce clódóir in Irish?
Clódóir is said like “KLOH-dohr” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of printer in Irish?
The plural of clódóir is clódóirí; with the article, na clódóirí means “the printers”. The genitive plural is clódóirí, as in ceardchumann na gclódóirí (the printers' union).
Why does clódóir change to chlódóir or gclódóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clódóir becomes mo chlódóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclódóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between clódóir and clólann?
Clódóir is the printer, a person or a machine, while clólann is a printing house or print shop where the work is done.
