HeyRuaHow to say “receiver” in Irish
- Irish:
- glacóir
- English:
- receiver, acceptor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLAK-oar” /ˈɡlakoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- glacóirí (receivers)
- Genitive singular:
- glacóra, an ghlacóra (e.g. ainm an ghlacóra, the name of the recipient)
- Genitive plural:
- glacóirí, na nglacóirí (e.g. liosta na nglacóirí, a list of recipients)
What does “glacóir” mean?
“Glacóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- receiver
- A person or device that receives or accepts something, such as a radio or telephone receiver.Also: recipient, acceptor.
1 other meaning: acceptor
- 2acceptor
- A person who accepts something, for example the acceptor of a bill of exchange.Also: taker, accepter.
“Glacóir” with the article
The plural of receiver in Irish is glacóirí. Here is glacóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Glacóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glacóir, the Irish word for receiver.
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Receiver in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for receiver?
The Irish for receiver is glacóir (pronounced “GLAK-oar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glacóirí. Depending on context it can also mean acceptor.
How do you pronounce glacóir in Irish?
Glacóir is said like “GLAK-oar” (IPA /ˈɡlakoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of receiver in Irish?
The plural of glacóir is glacóirí; with the article, na glacóirí means “the receivers”. The genitive plural is glacóirí, as in liosta na nglacóirí (a list of recipients).
Does glacóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Glacóir can mean receiver or acceptor, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does glacóir change to ghlacóir or nglacóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glacóir becomes mo ghlacóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglacóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'glacóir' and 'faighteoir'?
Both can mean recipient, but 'glacóir' is the usual word for a device such as a telephone or radio receiver, while 'faighteoir' is often used for a person who receives something.
