HeyRuaHow to say “provider” in Irish
- Irish:
- soláthraí
- English:
- provider, breadwinner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SUL-aw-ree” /ˈsˠɔl̪ˠɑːɾˠiː/
- Plural:
- soláthraithe (providers)
- Genitive singular:
- soláthraí, an tsoláthraí (e.g. ainm an tsoláthraí, the name of the supplier)
- Genitive plural:
- soláthraithe, na soláthraithe (e.g. liosta na soláthraithe, the list of the suppliers)
What does “soláthraí” mean?
“Soláthraí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- provider
- A person or company that provides or supplies something, such as goods or a service.Also: supplier, purveyor, caterer.
1 other meaning: breadwinner
- 2breadwinner
- A person who provides for a family, earning the income that supports them.Also: provider, earner.
Other Irish words for provider: soláthróir (supplier)
“Soláthraí” with the article
The plural of provider in Irish is soláthraithe. Here is soláthraí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Soláthraí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using soláthraí, the Irish word for provider.
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Provider in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for provider?
The Irish for provider is soláthraí (pronounced “SUL-aw-ree”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is soláthraithe. Depending on context it can also mean breadwinner.
How do you pronounce soláthraí in Irish?
Soláthraí is said like “SUL-aw-ree” (IPA /ˈsˠɔl̪ˠɑːɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of provider in Irish?
The plural of soláthraí is soláthraithe; with the article, na soláthraithe means “the providers”. The genitive plural is soláthraithe, as in liosta na soláthraithe (the list of the suppliers).
Does soláthraí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Soláthraí can mean provider or breadwinner, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does soláthraí change to sholáthraí?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sholáthraí. After ár (our) it stays ár soláthraí, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between soláthraí and soláthar?
Soláthraí is the person or company that supplies, while soláthar is the supply or the act of providing itself, as in soláthar uisce, water supply.
