HeyRuaHow to say “subcontractor” in Irish
- Irish:
- fochonraitheoir
- English:
- subcontractor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-khon-ree-hoer” /ˈfˠɔxɔn̪ˠɾˠiːhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- fochonraitheoirí (subcontractors)
- Genitive singular:
- fochonraitheora, an fhochonraitheora (e.g. conradh an fhochonraitheora, the subcontractor's contract)
- Genitive plural:
- fochonraitheoirí, na bhfochonraitheoirí (e.g. liosta na bhfochonraitheoirí, the list of subcontractors)
What does “fochonraitheoir” mean?
- subcontractor
- A person or firm hired by a main contractor to do part of a job.Also: sub-contractor, subbie.
“Fochonraitheoir” with the article
The plural of subcontractor in Irish is fochonraitheoirí. Here is fochonraitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fochonraitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fochonraitheoir, the Irish word for subcontractor.
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Subcontractor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subcontractor?
The Irish for subcontractor is fochonraitheoir (pronounced “FUH-khon-ree-hoer”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fochonraitheoirí.
How do you pronounce fochonraitheoir in Irish?
Fochonraitheoir is said like “FUH-khon-ree-hoer” (IPA /ˈfˠɔxɔn̪ˠɾˠiːhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of subcontractor in Irish?
The plural of fochonraitheoir is fochonraitheoirí; with the article, na fochonraitheoirí means “the subcontractors”. The genitive plural is fochonraitheoirí, as in liosta na bhfochonraitheoirí (the list of subcontractors).
Why does fochonraitheoir change to fhochonraitheoir or bhfochonraitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fochonraitheoir becomes m'fhochonraitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfochonraitheoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'conraitheoir' and 'fochonraitheoir'?
A 'conraitheoir' is the main contractor, while a 'fochonraitheoir' is hired by the contractor to do part of the work; the prefix 'fo-' means 'sub-'.
