Sponsor in Irish (Urraitheoir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for sponsor?

The Irish for sponsor is urraitheoir (pronounced “UR-ee-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is urraitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean guarantor.

Q: What is the plural of sponsor in Irish?

The plural of urraitheoir is urraitheoirí; with the article, na hurraitheoirí means “the sponsors”. The genitive plural is urraitheoirí, as in liosta na n-urraitheoirí (the list of the sponsors).

Q: Does urraitheoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Urraitheoir can mean sponsor or guarantor, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “sponsor” in Irish

Irish:: urraitheoir
English:: sponsor, guarantor
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “UR-ee-hor” /ˈʊrˠiːhoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: urraitheoirí (sponsors)
Genitive singular:: urraitheora, an urraitheora (e.g. ainm an urraitheora, the sponsor's name)
Genitive plural:: urraitheoirí, na n-urraitheoirí (e.g. liosta na n-urraitheoirí, the list of the sponsors)

What does “urraitheoir” mean?

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

sponsor: A person or organisation that supports an event, team or activity, usually by providing money.Also: backer, patron, sponsorship provider.

1 other meaning: guarantor

2guarantor: A person who stands surety or takes responsibility for another, for example for a loan or a person's application.Also: surety, sponsor.

“Urraitheoir” with the article

The plural of sponsor in Irish is urraitheoirí. Here is urraitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-urraitheoir

the sponsor

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hurraitheoirí

the sponsors

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Urraitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using urraitheoir, the Irish word for sponsor.

Tá urraitheoir nua ag an bhfoireann i mbliana.

The team has a new sponsor this year.

Thug an t-urraitheoir míle euro don chlub.

The sponsor gave the club a thousand euro.

Bhí lógó an urraitheora ar na geansaithe.

The sponsor's logo was on the jerseys.

Táimid ag lorg urraitheoirí don fhéile.

We are looking for sponsors for the festival.

Ghabh sí buíochas leis na hurraitheoirí go léir.

She thanked all the sponsors.

Is é m'uncail m'urraitheoir don rith carthanachta.

My uncle is my sponsor for the charity run.

Níl aon urraitheoir againn fós don chomórtas.

We don't have a sponsor for the competition yet.

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Sponsor in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sponsor?

The Irish for sponsor is urraitheoir (pronounced “UR-ee-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is urraitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean guarantor.

How do you pronounce urraitheoir in Irish?

Urraitheoir is said like “UR-ee-hor” (IPA /ˈʊrˠiːhoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of sponsor in Irish?

The plural of urraitheoir is urraitheoirí; with the article, na hurraitheoirí means “the sponsors”. The genitive plural is urraitheoirí, as in liosta na n-urraitheoirí (the list of the sponsors).

Does urraitheoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Urraitheoir can mean sponsor or guarantor, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does urraitheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-urraitheoir (the sponsor), a hurraitheoir (her sponsor), a n-urraitheoir (their sponsor), na hurraitheoirí (the sponsors).

What is the word for sponsorship?

Sponsorship is 'urraíocht', and the related word 'urra' means a guarantor or surety.

Sponsor in Irish (Urraitheoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage