HeyRuaHow to say “slater” in Irish
- Irish:
- scláitéir
- English:
- slater
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKLAW-tyair” /ˈsklˠɑːtʲeːɾʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scláitéirí (slaters)
- Genitive singular:
- scláitéara, an scláitéara (e.g. uirlisí an scláitéara, the slater's tools)
- Genitive plural:
- scláitéirí, na scláitéirí (e.g. ceardchumann scláitéirí, a slaters' trade union)
What does “scláitéir” mean?
- slater
- A tradesperson who covers roofs with slates.Also: roofer, slate roofer.
“Scláitéir” with the article
The plural of slater in Irish is scláitéirí. Here is scláitéir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scláitéir
the slater
No change after an
na scláitéirí
the slaters
Plural: no change after na
“Scláitéir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scláitéir, the Irish word for slater.
Is scláitéir é m'uncail.
My uncle is a slater.
Tháinig an scláitéir chun an díon a dheisiú.
The slater came to fix the roof.
Bhí dréimire an scláitéara in aghaidh an bhalla.
The slater's ladder was against the wall.
Tá scláitéirí maithe gann sa cheantar seo.
Good slaters are scarce in this area.
D'oibrigh mo dheartháir mar scláitéir i Londain.
My brother worked as a slater in London.
Ní mór scláitéir a fháil roimh an ngeimhreadh.
We need to get a slater before winter.
Bhí na scláitéirí ar an díon ó mhaidin.
The slaters had been on the roof since morning.
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Slater in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for slater?
The Irish for slater is scláitéir (pronounced “SKLAW-tyair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scláitéirí.
How do you pronounce scláitéir in Irish?
Scláitéir is said like “SKLAW-tyair” (IPA /ˈsklˠɑːtʲeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of slater in Irish?
The plural of scláitéir is scláitéirí; with the article, na scláitéirí means “the slaters”. The genitive plural is scláitéirí, as in ceardchumann scláitéirí (a slaters' trade union).
What is the difference between 'scláitéir' and 'tuíodóir'?
A 'scláitéir' roofs houses with slates, while a 'tuíodóir' is a thatcher who roofs with straw or reeds.
