HeyRuaHow to say “steward” in Irish
- Irish:
- maor
- English:
- steward, warden, overseer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “meer” /mˠiːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- maoir (stewards)
- Genitive singular:
- maoir, an mhaoir (e.g. oifig an mhaoir, the steward's office)
- Genitive plural:
- maor, na maor (e.g. cruinniú na maor, the meeting of the stewards)
What does “maor” mean?
“Maor” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- steward
- A person who looks after property, land or affairs on behalf of someone else.Also: bailiff, agent.
2 other meanings: warden or overseer
- 2warden
- An official who supervises or guards something, such as a game warden, traffic warden or school prefect.Also: official, prefect, attendant.
- 3overseer
- A person in charge of workers, a foreman or supervisor.Also: foreman, supervisor, ganger.
“Maor” with the article
The plural of steward in Irish is maoir. Here is maor after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Maor” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using maor, the Irish word for steward.
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Steward in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for steward?
The Irish for steward is maor (pronounced “meer”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is maoir. Depending on context it can also mean warden or overseer.
How do you pronounce maor in Irish?
Maor is said like “meer” (IPA /mˠiːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of steward in Irish?
The plural of maor is maoir; with the article, na maoir means “the stewards”. The genitive plural is maor, as in cruinniú na maor (the meeting of the stewards).
Does maor have more than one meaning?
Yes. Maor can mean steward, warden or overseer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does maor change to mhaor?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaor. After ár (our) it stays ár maor, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'maor' and 'stíobhard'?
'Stíobhard' is mainly a steward on a ship or plane, while 'maor' is a steward, warden or overseer in a supervisory role, as in 'maor tráchta'.
