HeyRuaHow to say “receptionist” in Irish
- Irish:
- fáilteoir
- English:
- receptionist, welcomer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAWL-tyor” /ˈfˠaːlʲtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- fáilteoirí (receptionists)
- Genitive singular:
- fáilteora, an fháilteora (e.g. deasc an fháilteora, the receptionist's desk)
- Genitive plural:
- fáilteoirí, na bhfáilteoirí (e.g. obair na bhfáilteoirí, the work of the receptionists)
What does “fáilteoir” mean?
“Fáilteoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- receptionist
- A person who greets visitors and answers queries at the front desk of a hotel, office or surgery.Also: front desk clerk, desk clerk.
1 other meaning: welcomer
- 2welcomer
- A person who welcomes or greets people, for example guests arriving at an event.Also: greeter, host.
“Fáilteoir” with the article
The plural of receptionist in Irish is fáilteoirí. Here is fáilteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fáilteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fáilteoir, the Irish word for receptionist.
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Receptionist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for receptionist?
The Irish for receptionist is fáilteoir (pronounced “FAWL-tyor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fáilteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean welcomer.
How do you pronounce fáilteoir in Irish?
Fáilteoir is said like “FAWL-tyor” (IPA /ˈfˠaːlʲtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of receptionist in Irish?
The plural of fáilteoir is fáilteoirí; with the article, na fáilteoirí means “the receptionists”. The genitive plural is fáilteoirí, as in obair na bhfáilteoirí (the work of the receptionists).
Does fáilteoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fáilteoir can mean receptionist or welcomer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fáilteoir change to fháilteoir or bhfáilteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fáilteoir becomes m'fháilteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfáilteoir (eclipsis).
How is 'fáilteoir' related to 'fáilte'?
'Fáilteoir' is formed from 'fáilte' (welcome) with the agent suffix -eoir, so it literally means 'one who welcomes'. The reception area itself is 'fáiltiú'.
