HeyRuaHow to say “producer” in Irish
- Irish:
- léiritheoir
- English:
- producer, illustrator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAY-ri-hor” /ˈlʲeːɾʲəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- léiritheoirí (producers)
- Genitive singular:
- léiritheora, an léiritheora (e.g. ainm an léiritheora, the producer's name)
- Genitive plural:
- léiritheoirí, na léiritheoirí (e.g. cumann na léiritheoirí, the producers' association)
What does “léiritheoir” mean?
“Léiritheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- producer
- A person who produces a film, play, or radio or television programme.Also: film producer, theatre producer, programme producer.
1 other meaning: illustrator
- 2illustrator
- A person who illustrates or exhibits something, such as pictures in a book.Also: exhibitor.
Other Irish words for producer: táirgeoir (producer)
“Léiritheoir” with the article
The plural of producer in Irish is léiritheoirí. Here is léiritheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Léiritheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léiritheoir, the Irish word for producer.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Producer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for producer?
The Irish for producer is léiritheoir (pronounced “LAY-ri-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is léiritheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean illustrator.
How do you pronounce léiritheoir in Irish?
Léiritheoir is said like “LAY-ri-hor” (IPA /ˈlʲeːɾʲəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of producer in Irish?
The plural of léiritheoir is léiritheoirí; with the article, na léiritheoirí means “the producers”. The genitive plural is léiritheoirí, as in cumann na léiritheoirí (the producers' association).
Does léiritheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Léiritheoir can mean producer or illustrator, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between léiritheoir and stiúrthóir?
A léiritheoir is the producer who organises and finances a production, while a stiúrthóir is the director who guides the actors and the artistic work.
