HeyRuaHow to say “roofer” in Irish
- Irish:
- díonadóir
- English:
- roofer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-nuh-dohr” /ˈdʲiːnˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- díonadóirí (roofers)
- Genitive singular:
- díonadóra, an díonadóra (e.g. uirlisí an díonadóra, the roofer's tools)
- Genitive plural:
- díonadóirí, na ndíonadóirí (e.g. ceardchumann na ndíonadóirí, the roofers' trade union)
What does “díonadóir” mean?
- roofer
- A person whose job is putting roofs on buildings or repairing them.Also: thatcher, roof repairer, slater.
“Díonadóir” with the article
The plural of roofer in Irish is díonadóirí. Here is díonadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díonadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díonadóir, the Irish word for roofer.
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Roofer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for roofer?
The Irish for roofer is díonadóir (pronounced “DEE-nuh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díonadóirí.
How do you pronounce díonadóir in Irish?
Díonadóir is said like “DEE-nuh-dohr” (IPA /ˈdʲiːnˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of roofer in Irish?
The plural of díonadóir is díonadóirí; with the article, na díonadóirí means “the roofers”. The genitive plural is díonadóirí, as in ceardchumann na ndíonadóirí (the roofers' trade union).
Why does díonadóir change to dhíonadóir or ndíonadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díonadóir becomes mo dhíonadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíonadóir (eclipsis).
How is díonadóir different from tuíodóir?
Díonadóir is a roofer in general, while tuíodóir is specifically a thatcher who roofs with straw or reeds (tuí).
