HeyRuaHow to say “searcher” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuardaitheoir
- English:
- searcher, search engine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOR-dee-hore” /ˈkuːɾˠd̪ˠiːhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cuardaitheoirí (searchers)
- Genitive singular:
- cuardaitheora, an chuardaitheora (e.g. obair an chuardaitheora, the searcher's work)
- Genitive plural:
- cuardaitheoirí, na gcuardaitheoirí (e.g. obair na gcuardaitheoirí, the searchers' work)
What does “cuardaitheoir” mean?
“Cuardaitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- searcher
- A person who searches or looks for something.Also: seeker, person searching.
1 other meaning: search engine
- 2search engine
- A computer program or website used to search for information, especially on the internet.Also: searcher, web search tool.
“Cuardaitheoir” with the article
The plural of searcher in Irish is cuardaitheoirí. Here is cuardaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuardaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuardaitheoir, the Irish word for searcher.
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Searcher in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for searcher?
The Irish for searcher is cuardaitheoir (pronounced “KOOR-dee-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuardaitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean search engine.
How do you pronounce cuardaitheoir in Irish?
Cuardaitheoir is said like “KOOR-dee-hore” (IPA /ˈkuːɾˠd̪ˠiːhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of searcher in Irish?
The plural of cuardaitheoir is cuardaitheoirí; with the article, na cuardaitheoirí means “the searchers”. The genitive plural is cuardaitheoirí, as in obair na gcuardaitheoirí (the searchers' work).
Does cuardaitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuardaitheoir can mean searcher or search engine, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuardaitheoir change to chuardaitheoir or gcuardaitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuardaitheoir becomes mo chuardaitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuardaitheoir (eclipsis).
How is 'cuardaitheoir' related to 'cuardach'?
'Cuardach' is the verbal noun meaning 'searching' (from 'cuardaigh'), while 'cuardaitheoir' is the agent noun, the one who or that which searches.
