HeyRuaHow to say “saver” in Irish
- Irish:
- coigilteoir
- English:
- saver
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIG-il-tyohr” /ˈkɪɟɪl̠ʲtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- coigilteoirí (savers)
- Genitive singular:
- coigilteora, an choigilteora (e.g. cuntas an choigilteora, the saver's account)
- Genitive plural:
- coigilteoirí, na gcoigilteoirí (e.g. cearta na gcoigilteoirí, the rights of the savers)
What does “coigilteoir” mean?
- saver
- A person who saves money or puts something aside for later.Also: economizer, thrifty person, depositor.
“Coigilteoir” with the article
The plural of saver in Irish is coigilteoirí. Here is coigilteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coigilteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coigilteoir, the Irish word for saver.
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Saver in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for saver?
The Irish for saver is coigilteoir (pronounced “KIG-il-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coigilteoirí.
How do you pronounce coigilteoir in Irish?
Coigilteoir is said like “KIG-il-tyohr” (IPA /ˈkɪɟɪl̠ʲtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of saver in Irish?
The plural of coigilteoir is coigilteoirí; with the article, na coigilteoirí means “the savers”. The genitive plural is coigilteoirí, as in cearta na gcoigilteoirí (the rights of the savers).
Why does coigilteoir change to choigilteoir or gcoigilteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coigilteoir becomes mo choigilteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoigilteoir (eclipsis).
How is coigilteoir related to coigilteas?
Coigilteas means savings or thrift, and coigilteoir is the person who saves; both come from the verb coigil, to save or spare.
