HeyRuaHow to say “repairer” in Irish
- Irish:
- deisitheoir
- English:
- repairer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DESH-ih-hoh-ir” /ˈdʲɛʃɪhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- deisitheoirí (repairers)
- Genitive singular:
- deisitheora, an deisitheora (e.g. uirlisí an deisitheora, the repairer's tools)
- Genitive plural:
- deisitheoirí, na ndeisitheoirí (e.g. ceardlann deisitheoirí, a repairers' workshop)
What does “deisitheoir” mean?
- repairer
- A person who repairs or mends things, such as machines, shoes or clothes.Also: mender, repairman, fixer.
“Deisitheoir” with the article
The plural of repairer in Irish is deisitheoirí. Here is deisitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deisitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deisitheoir, the Irish word for repairer.
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Repairer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for repairer?
The Irish for repairer is deisitheoir (pronounced “DESH-ih-hoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deisitheoirí.
How do you pronounce deisitheoir in Irish?
Deisitheoir is said like “DESH-ih-hoh-ir” (IPA /ˈdʲɛʃɪhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of repairer in Irish?
The plural of deisitheoir is deisitheoirí; with the article, na deisitheoirí means “the repairers”. The genitive plural is deisitheoirí, as in ceardlann deisitheoirí (a repairers' workshop).
Why does deisitheoir change to dheisitheoir or ndeisitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deisitheoir becomes mo dheisitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeisitheoir (eclipsis).
How is 'deisitheoir' related to 'deisigh'?
'Deisitheoir' is the agent noun from the verb 'deisigh' (repair), just as 'deisiú' is its verbal noun, meaning 'repairing'.
