HeyRuaHow to say “prompter” in Irish
- Irish:
- leideoir
- English:
- prompter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEJ-or” /ˈlʲɛdʲoːrʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leideoirí (prompters)
- Genitive singular:
- leideora, an leideora (e.g. leabhar an leideora, the prompter's book)
- Genitive plural:
- leideoirí, na leideoirí (e.g. obair na leideoirí, the work of the prompters)
What does “leideoir” mean?
- prompter
- A person who gives hints or cues, especially one who reminds actors of their lines during a play.Also: prompt, cue giver, hint giver.
“Leideoir” with the article
The plural of prompter in Irish is leideoirí. Here is leideoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leideoir
the prompter
No change after an
na leideoirí
the prompters
Plural: no change after na
“Leideoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leideoir, the Irish word for prompter.
Bhí an leideoir ina shuí taobh thiar den chuirtín.
The prompter was sitting behind the curtain.
Theastaigh leideoir ón aisteoir óg.
The young actor needed a prompter.
Chuala an lucht féachana guth an leideora.
The audience heard the prompter's voice.
Is é Seán an leideoir sa dráma seo.
Seán is the prompter in this play.
Bíonn leideoirí ag obair i ngach amharclann mhór.
Prompters work in every big theatre.
D'fhéach sí ar an leideoir nuair a rinne sí dearmad.
She looked at the prompter when she forgot.
Níl aon leideoir againn don léiriú anocht.
We have no prompter for tonight's production.
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Prompter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prompter?
The Irish for prompter is leideoir (pronounced “LEJ-or”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leideoirí.
How do you pronounce leideoir in Irish?
Leideoir is said like “LEJ-or” (IPA /ˈlʲɛdʲoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of prompter in Irish?
The plural of leideoir is leideoirí; with the article, na leideoirí means “the prompters”. The genitive plural is leideoirí, as in obair na leideoirí (the work of the prompters).
What word is leideoir built from?
It comes from 'leid', meaning a hint or prompt, with the agent suffix '-eoir', so a 'leideoir' is someone who gives hints.
