HeyRuaHow to say “sculptor” in Irish
- Irish:
- dealbhóir
- English:
- sculptor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAL-uh-wohr” /ˈdʲalˠəwoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- dealbhóirí (sculptors)
- Genitive singular:
- dealbhóra, an dealbhóra (e.g. saothar an dealbhóra, the sculptor's work)
- Genitive plural:
- dealbhóirí, na ndealbhóirí (e.g. ceardlann dealbhóirí, a sculptors' workshop)
What does “dealbhóir” mean?
- sculptor
- A person who makes statues or other works of art by carving, modelling or casting.Also: statue maker, carver, sculptress.
“Dealbhóir” with the article
The plural of sculptor in Irish is dealbhóirí. Here is dealbhóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dealbhóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dealbhóir, the Irish word for sculptor.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Sculptor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sculptor?
The Irish for sculptor is dealbhóir (pronounced “DYAL-uh-wohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dealbhóirí.
How do you pronounce dealbhóir in Irish?
Dealbhóir is said like “DYAL-uh-wohr” (IPA /ˈdʲalˠəwoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of sculptor in Irish?
The plural of dealbhóir is dealbhóirí; with the article, na dealbhóirí means “the sculptors”. The genitive plural is dealbhóirí, as in ceardlann dealbhóirí (a sculptors' workshop).
Why does dealbhóir change to dhealbhóir or ndealbhóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dealbhóir becomes mo dhealbhóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndealbhóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dealbhóir' and 'dealbh'?
'Dealbh' is the statue itself, while 'dealbhóir' is the person who makes it; the art of sculpture is 'dealbhóireacht'.
