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Selector in Irish (Roghnóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘roghnóir’ also means: selector (device)

The Irish for selector is roghnóir, a masculine noun (plural roghnóirí).
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How to say “selector” in Irish

Irish:
roghnóir
English:
selector, selector (device)
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“ROW-noh-ir”  /ˈɾˠəuːnˠoːɾʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
roghnóirí (selectors)
Genitive singular:
roghnóra, an roghnóra (e.g. cinneadh an roghnóra, the selector's decision)
Genitive plural:
roghnóirí, na roghnóirí (e.g. cruinniú na roghnóirí, the selectors' meeting)

What does “roghnóir” mean?

“Roghnóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

selector
A person who chooses or selects, for example someone who picks members of a team.Also: chooser, picker.
1 other meaning: selector (device)
2selector (device)
A device or switch that selects between options, such as a selector on a machine.Also: selector, selector switch, dial.

“Roghnóir” with the article

The plural of selector in Irish is roghnóirí. Here is roghnóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an roghnóir
the selector
No change after an
na roghnóirí
the selectors
Plural: no change after na

“Roghnóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using roghnóir, the Irish word for selector.

Is roghnóir é don fhoireann chontae.
He is a selector for the county team.
Níor phioc an roghnóir mé an uair seo.
The selector didn't pick me this time.
Bhí na roghnóirí ag faire ar an gcluiche.
The selectors were watching the match.
Ní aontaím le cinneadh an roghnóra.
I don't agree with the selector's decision.
Tá cúigear roghnóirí ar an gcoiste.
There are five selectors on the committee.
Labhair mé le roghnóir sa chlub inné.
I spoke to a selector in the club yesterday.
Cas an roghnóir go dtí an dara suíomh.
Turn the selector to the second setting.

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Selector in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for selector?

The Irish for selector is roghnóir (pronounced “ROW-noh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is roghnóirí. Depending on context it can also mean selector (device).

How do you pronounce roghnóir in Irish?

Roghnóir is said like “ROW-noh-ir” (IPA /ˈɾˠəuːnˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of selector in Irish?

The plural of roghnóir is roghnóirí; with the article, na roghnóirí means “the selectors”. The genitive plural is roghnóirí, as in cruinniú na roghnóirí (the selectors' meeting).

Does roghnóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Roghnóir can mean selector or selector (device), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How is 'roghnóir' related to 'rogha'?

'Roghnóir' comes from the verb 'roghnaigh' (choose), which is linked to 'rogha' (choice), so a 'roghnóir' is one who makes the choice.

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