HeyRuaHow to say “receiver” in Irish
- Irish:
- glacadóir
- English:
- receiver, receiver (law), adopter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GLAH-kuh-dohr” /ˈɡlakəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- glacadóirí (receivers)
- Genitive singular:
- glacadóra, an ghlacadóra (e.g. tuarascáil an ghlacadóra, the receiver's report)
- Genitive plural:
- glacadóirí, na nglacadóirí (e.g. ceapachán na nglacadóirí, the appointment of the receivers)
What does “glacadóir” mean?
“Glacadóir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- receiver
- A person or thing that receives or accepts something, including a device that picks up signals.Also: recipient, acceptor.
2 other meanings: receiver (law) or adopter
- 2receiver (law)
- A person appointed to manage the property or affairs of a bankrupt company or person.Also: receiver, official receiver, liquidator.
- 3adopter
- A person who adopts something, such as a child or a new idea.Also: taker.
“Glacadóir” with the article
The plural of receiver in Irish is glacadóirí. Here is glacadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Glacadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glacadóir, 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 glacadóir (pronounced “GLAH-kuh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glacadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean receiver (law) or adopter.
How do you pronounce glacadóir in Irish?
Glacadóir is said like “GLAH-kuh-dohr” (IPA /ˈɡlakəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of receiver in Irish?
The plural of glacadóir is glacadóirí; with the article, na glacadóirí means “the receivers”. The genitive plural is glacadóirí, as in ceapachán na nglacadóirí (the appointment of the receivers).
Does glacadóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Glacadóir can mean receiver, receiver (law) or adopter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does glacadóir change to ghlacadóir or nglacadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glacadóir becomes mo ghlacadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglacadóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between glacadóir and faighteoir?
Faighteoir is the usual word for a recipient of something given, while glacadóir is used especially for an official receiver or a device receiving signals.
