HeyRuaHow to say “promoter” in Irish
- Irish:
- tionscnóir
- English:
- promoter, instigator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYIN-skuh-noor” /ˈtʲɪn̠ʲsˠkn̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tionscnóirí (promoters)
- Genitive singular:
- tionscnóra, an tionscnóra (e.g. ainm an tionscnóra, the name of the promoter)
- Genitive plural:
- tionscnóirí, na dtionscnóirí (e.g. cruinniú na dtionscnóirí, the meeting of the promoters)
What does “tionscnóir” mean?
“Tionscnóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- promoter
- A person who starts or organises a project, scheme or enterprise.Also: initiator, originator, organiser.
1 other meaning: instigator
- 2instigator
- A person who sets something in motion or stirs it up.Also: founder, prime mover.
“Tionscnóir” with the article
The plural of promoter in Irish is tionscnóirí. Here is tionscnóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tionscnóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tionscnóir, the Irish word for promoter.
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Promoter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for promoter?
The Irish for promoter is tionscnóir (pronounced “TYIN-skuh-noor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tionscnóirí. Depending on context it can also mean instigator.
How do you pronounce tionscnóir in Irish?
Tionscnóir is said like “TYIN-skuh-noor” (IPA /ˈtʲɪn̠ʲsˠkn̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of promoter in Irish?
The plural of tionscnóir is tionscnóirí; with the article, na tionscnóirí means “the promoters”. The genitive plural is tionscnóirí, as in cruinniú na dtionscnóirí (the meeting of the promoters).
Does tionscnóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tionscnóir can mean promoter or instigator, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tionscnóir change to thionscnóir or dtionscnóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tionscnóir becomes mo thionscnóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtionscnóir (eclipsis).
How is 'tionscnóir' related to 'tionscadal'?
Both come from the verb 'tionscain' (initiate): 'tionscadal' is the project and 'tionscnóir' is the person who starts it.
