HeyRuaHow to say “producer” in Irish
- Irish:
- táirgeoir
- English:
- producer, producer (film, broadcasting)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAWR-ig-yohr” /ˈt̪ˠaːɾʲəɟoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- táirgeoirí (producers)
- Genitive singular:
- táirgeora, an táirgeora (e.g. ainm an táirgeora, the producer's name)
- Genitive plural:
- táirgeoirí, na dtáirgeoirí (e.g. cumann na dtáirgeoirí, the producers' association)
What does “táirgeoir” mean?
“Táirgeoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- producer
- A person, company or country that makes or grows goods or products.Also: manufacturer, maker, grower.
1 other meaning: producer (film, broadcasting)
- 2producer (film, broadcasting)
- A person who organises and oversees the making of a film, programme or recording.Also: producer, film producer, television producer, record producer.
Other Irish words for producer: léiritheoir (producer)
“Táirgeoir” with the article
The plural of producer in Irish is táirgeoirí. Here is táirgeoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Táirgeoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using táirgeoir, the Irish word for producer.
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Producer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for producer?
The Irish for producer is táirgeoir (pronounced “TAWR-ig-yohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is táirgeoirí. Depending on context it can also mean producer (film, broadcasting).
How do you pronounce táirgeoir in Irish?
Táirgeoir is said like “TAWR-ig-yohr” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaːɾʲəɟoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of producer in Irish?
The plural of táirgeoir is táirgeoirí; with the article, na táirgeoirí means “the producers”. The genitive plural is táirgeoirí, as in cumann na dtáirgeoirí (the producers' association).
Does táirgeoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Táirgeoir can mean producer or producer (film, broadcasting), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does táirgeoir change to tháirgeoir or dtáirgeoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) táirgeoir becomes mo tháirgeoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtáirgeoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between táirgeoir and táirge?
Táirgeoir is the producer (person or company), while táirge is the product itself; the verb is táirg, to produce.
Is táirgeoir used for a film director?
No, a director is stiúrthóir; táirgeoir is the producer who organises and funds the work.
