HeyRuaHow to say “subeditor” in Irish
- Irish:
- fo-eagarthóir
- English:
- subeditor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “fuh-AG-uh-ruh-hoar” /ˈfˠɔˌaɡəɾˠəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- fo-eagarthóirí (subeditors)
- Genitive singular:
- fo-eagarthóra, an fho-eagarthóra (e.g. obair an fho-eagarthóra, the subeditor's work)
- Genitive plural:
- fo-eagarthóirí, na bhfo-eagarthóirí (e.g. cruinniú na bhfo-eagarthóirí, the subeditors' meeting)
What does “fo-eagarthóir” mean?
- subeditor
- A person who checks and corrects text for a newspaper, magazine or publisher, working under the editor.Also: sub-editor, copy editor, assistant editor.
“Fo-eagarthóir” with the article
The plural of subeditor in Irish is fo-eagarthóirí. Here is fo-eagarthóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fo-eagarthóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fo-eagarthóir, the Irish word for subeditor.
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Subeditor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subeditor?
The Irish for subeditor is fo-eagarthóir (pronounced “fuh-AG-uh-ruh-hoar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-eagarthóirí.
How do you pronounce fo-eagarthóir in Irish?
Fo-eagarthóir is said like “fuh-AG-uh-ruh-hoar” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌaɡəɾˠəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of subeditor in Irish?
The plural of fo-eagarthóir is fo-eagarthóirí; with the article, na fo-eagarthóirí means “the subeditors”. The genitive plural is fo-eagarthóirí, as in cruinniú na bhfo-eagarthóirí (the subeditors' meeting).
Why does fo-eagarthóir change to fho-eagarthóir or bhfo-eagarthóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-eagarthóir becomes m'fho-eagarthóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-eagarthóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'eagarthóir' and 'fo-eagarthóir'?
An 'eagarthóir' is the editor in charge, while a 'fo-eagarthóir' is a subeditor who checks and prepares copy under the editor. The prefix 'fo-' means 'sub' or 'under'.
