HeyRuaHow to say “qualifier” in Irish
- Irish:
- cáilitheoir
- English:
- qualifier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAW-lih-hoe-ir” /ˈkɑːlʲəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cáilitheoirí (qualifiers)
- Genitive singular:
- cáilitheora, an cháilitheora (e.g. ainm an cháilitheora, the name of the qualifier)
- Genitive plural:
- cáilitheoirí, na gcáilitheoirí (e.g. liosta na gcáilitheoirí, the list of qualifiers)
What does “cáilitheoir” mean?
“Cáilitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- qualifier
- A person or team that qualifies, for example for the next round of a competition.Also: person who qualifies, qualifying team.
1 other meaning:
- 2qualifier
- In grammar, a word that limits or modifies the meaning of another word.Also: modifier.
“Cáilitheoir” with the article
The plural of qualifier in Irish is cáilitheoirí. Here is cáilitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cáilitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cáilitheoir, the Irish word for qualifier.
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Qualifier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for qualifier?
The Irish for qualifier is cáilitheoir (pronounced “KAW-lih-hoe-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cáilitheoirí.
How do you pronounce cáilitheoir in Irish?
Cáilitheoir is said like “KAW-lih-hoe-ir” (IPA /ˈkɑːlʲəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of qualifier in Irish?
The plural of cáilitheoir is cáilitheoirí; with the article, na cáilitheoirí means “the qualifiers”. The genitive plural is cáilitheoirí, as in liosta na gcáilitheoirí (the list of qualifiers).
Why does cáilitheoir change to cháilitheoir or gcáilitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cáilitheoir becomes mo cháilitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcáilitheoir (eclipsis).
How is cáilitheoir related to cáilíocht?
Both come from the verb cáiligh, to qualify: cáilíocht is a qualification, while cáilitheoir is someone or something that qualifies.
