HeyRuaHow to say “supervisor” in Irish
- Irish:
- feitheoir
- English:
- supervisor, invigilator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEH-hyor” /ˈfʲɛhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- feitheoirí (supervisors)
- Genitive singular:
- feitheora, an fheitheora (e.g. oifig an fheitheora, the supervisor's office)
- Genitive plural:
- feitheoirí, na bhfeitheoirí (e.g. cruinniú na bhfeitheoirí, the supervisors' meeting)
What does “feitheoir” mean?
“Feitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- supervisor
- A person who oversees work or workers and makes sure things are done properly.Also: overseer, superintendent, invigilator.
1 other meaning: invigilator
- 2invigilator
- A person who watches over candidates during an examination.Also: exam supervisor, proctor.
Other Irish words for supervisor: maoirseoir (supervisor)
“Feitheoir” with the article
The plural of supervisor in Irish is feitheoirí. Here is feitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feitheoir, the Irish word for supervisor.
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Supervisor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for supervisor?
The Irish for supervisor is feitheoir (pronounced “FEH-hyor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean invigilator.
How do you pronounce feitheoir in Irish?
Feitheoir is said like “FEH-hyor” (IPA /ˈfʲɛhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of supervisor in Irish?
The plural of feitheoir is feitheoirí; with the article, na feitheoirí means “the supervisors”. The genitive plural is feitheoirí, as in cruinniú na bhfeitheoirí (the supervisors' meeting).
Does feitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feitheoir can mean supervisor or invigilator, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does feitheoir change to fheitheoir or bhfeitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feitheoir becomes m'fheitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeitheoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'feitheoir' and 'maoirseoir'?
Both can mean supervisor; 'feitheoir' is especially used for an exam invigilator or someone who watches over work, while 'maoirseoir' often means a supervisor or steward with management duties.
