HeyRuaHow to say “slater” in Irish
- Irish:
- slinneadóir
- English:
- slater
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHLIN-uh-dohr” /ˈʃlʲɪnʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- slinneadóirí (slaters)
- Genitive singular:
- slinneadóra, an tslinneadóra (e.g. uirlisí an tslinneadóra, the slater's tools)
- Genitive plural:
- slinneadóirí, na slinneadóirí (e.g. ceardchumann slinneadóirí, a slaters' union)
What does “slinneadóir” mean?
- slater
- A person whose trade is laying slates on roofs.Also: roofer, slate layer.
“Slinneadóir” with the article
The plural of slater in Irish is slinneadóirí. Here is slinneadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Slinneadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slinneadóir, the Irish word for slater.
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Slater in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for slater?
The Irish for slater is slinneadóir (pronounced “SHLIN-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is slinneadóirí.
How do you pronounce slinneadóir in Irish?
Slinneadóir is said like “SHLIN-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈʃlʲɪnʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of slater in Irish?
The plural of slinneadóir is slinneadóirí; with the article, na slinneadóirí means “the slaters”. The genitive plural is slinneadóirí, as in ceardchumann slinneadóirí (a slaters' union).
Why does slinneadóir change to shlinneadóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlinneadóir. After ár (our) it stays ár slinneadóir, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between a slinneadóir and a tuíodóir?
A slinneadóir lays slates (slinnte) on a roof, while a tuíodóir is a thatcher who roofs with straw or reeds (tuí).
