HeyRuaHow to say “reaper” in Irish
- Irish:
- buainteoir
- English:
- reaper, harvester
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOON-tyohr” /ˈbˠuənʲtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- buainteoirí (reapers)
- Genitive singular:
- buainteora, an bhuainteora (e.g. lann an bhuainteora, the reaper's blade)
- Genitive plural:
- buainteoirí, na mbuainteoirí (e.g. obair na mbuainteoirí, the work of the reapers)
What does “buainteoir” mean?
“Buainteoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reaper
- A person who reaps or harvests a crop, or cuts grass or turf.Also: harvester, mower, cutter.
1 other meaning: harvester
- 2harvester
- A machine used for reaping crops or mowing grass.Also: mower, reaping machine, mowing machine.
“Buainteoir” with the article
The plural of reaper in Irish is buainteoirí. Here is buainteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buainteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buainteoir, the Irish word for reaper.
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Reaper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reaper?
The Irish for reaper is buainteoir (pronounced “BOON-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buainteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean harvester.
How do you pronounce buainteoir in Irish?
Buainteoir is said like “BOON-tyohr” (IPA /ˈbˠuənʲtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of reaper in Irish?
The plural of buainteoir is buainteoirí; with the article, na buainteoirí means “the reapers”. The genitive plural is buainteoirí, as in obair na mbuainteoirí (the work of the reapers).
Does buainteoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Buainteoir can mean reaper or harvester, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does buainteoir change to bhuainteoir or mbuainteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buainteoir becomes mo bhuainteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuainteoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between buainteoir and buainteoireacht?
Buainteoir is the person or machine that reaps, while buainteoireacht is the activity of reaping or harvesting.
Which verb is buainteoir related to?
It comes from the verb buain, to reap or cut, as in ag buain féir, cutting hay.
