HeyRuaHow to say “sailor” in Irish
- Irish:
- seoltóir
- English:
- sailor, sender, conductor, driver
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHOHL-tohr” /ˈʃoːl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- seoltóirí (sailors)
- Genitive singular:
- seoltóra, an tseoltóra (e.g. bád an tseoltóra, the sailor's boat)
- Genitive plural:
- seoltóirí, na seoltóirí (e.g. cumann na seoltóirí, the sailors' club)
What does “seoltóir” mean?
“Seoltóir” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sailor
- A person who sails a boat or ship, especially a yachtsman.Also: yachtsman, navigator, seaman.
3 other meanings: sender or conductor or driver
- 2sender
- A person who sends something, such as a letter, parcel or email.Also: dispatcher, consignor.
- 3conductor
- A material or object that lets electricity, heat or sound pass through it.Also: electrical conductor, heat conductor.
- 4driver
- A person who drives or herds animals, or drives a vehicle.Also: drover.
Other Irish words for sailor: mairnéalach (sailor)
“Seoltóir” with the article
The plural of sailor in Irish is seoltóirí. Here is seoltóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seoltóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seoltóir, the Irish word for sailor.
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Sailor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sailor?
The Irish for sailor is seoltóir (pronounced “SHOHL-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seoltóirí. Depending on context it can also mean sender or conductor or driver.
How do you pronounce seoltóir in Irish?
Seoltóir is said like “SHOHL-tohr” (IPA /ˈʃoːl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of sailor in Irish?
The plural of seoltóir is seoltóirí; with the article, na seoltóirí means “the sailors”. The genitive plural is seoltóirí, as in cumann na seoltóirí (the sailors' club).
Does seoltóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seoltóir can mean sailor, sender, conductor or driver, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does seoltóir change to sheoltóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheoltóir. After ár (our) it stays ár seoltóir, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between seoltóir and mairnéalach?
Mairnéalach is a seaman who works on ships, while seoltóir is someone who sails, often for sport, as well as meaning a sender or a conductor.
Is seoltóir used for a music conductor?
No, an orchestra conductor is stiúrthóir; seoltóir is a conductor of heat or electricity.
