HeyRuaHow to say “shopper” in Irish
- Irish:
- siopadóir
- English:
- shopper, shopkeeper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHUP-uh-dohr” /ˈʃɔpˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- siopadóirí (shoppers)
- Genitive singular:
- siopadóra, an tsiopadóra (e.g. mála an tsiopadóra, the shopper's bag)
- Genitive plural:
- siopadóirí, na siopadóirí (e.g. líon na siopadóirí, the number of shoppers)
What does “siopadóir” mean?
“Siopadóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shopper
- A person who goes to shops to buy things.Also: customer, buyer.
1 other meaning: shopkeeper
- 2shopkeeper
- A person who runs or works in a shop.Also: shop owner, retailer.
Other Irish words for shopper: siopaeir (shopper)
“Siopadóir” with the article
The plural of shopper in Irish is siopadóirí. Here is siopadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Siopadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using siopadóir, the Irish word for shopper.
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Shopper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shopper?
The Irish for shopper is siopadóir (pronounced “SHUP-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is siopadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean shopkeeper.
How do you pronounce siopadóir in Irish?
Siopadóir is said like “SHUP-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈʃɔpˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of shopper in Irish?
The plural of siopadóir is siopadóirí; with the article, na siopadóirí means “the shoppers”. The genitive plural is siopadóirí, as in líon na siopadóirí (the number of shoppers).
Does siopadóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Siopadóir can mean shopper or shopkeeper, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does siopadóir change to shiopadóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiopadóir. After ár (our) it stays ár siopadóir, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'siopadóir' and 'siopadóir' as a shopkeeper?
Standard dictionaries give 'siopadóir' for both shopper and shopkeeper; for shopkeeper you can also say 'fear siopa' or 'bean siopa'.
How do I say 'shopping' in Irish?
Shopping is 'siopadóireacht', as in 'Táim ag dul ag siopadóireacht' (I'm going shopping).
