Supplier in Irish (Soláthróir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for supplier?

The Irish for supplier is soláthróir (pronounced “suh-LAW-hroar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is soláthróirí. Depending on context it can also mean provider.

Q: What is the plural of supplier in Irish?

The plural of soláthróir is soláthróirí; with the article, na soláthróirí means “the suppliers”. The genitive plural is soláthróirí, as in sonraí na soláthróirí (the suppliers' details).

Q: Does soláthróir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Soláthróir can mean supplier or provider, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “supplier” in Irish

Irish:: soláthróir
English:: supplier, provider
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “suh-LAW-hroar” /sˠəˈl̪ˠaːhɾˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: soláthróirí (suppliers)
Genitive singular:: soláthróra, an tsoláthróra (e.g. ainm an tsoláthróra, the name of the supplier)
Genitive plural:: soláthróirí, na soláthróirí (e.g. sonraí na soláthróirí, the suppliers' details)

What does “soláthróir” mean?

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

supplier: A person or company that provides goods or services to others.Also: provider, purveyor, vendor.

1 other meaning: provider

2provider: A person who provides for others, especially one who earns the living for a family.Also: breadwinner.

Other Irish words for supplier: soláthraí (provider)

“Soláthróir” with the article

The plural of supplier in Irish is soláthróirí. Here is soláthróir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an soláthróir

the supplier

No change after an

na soláthróirí

the suppliers

Plural: no change after na

“Soláthróir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using soláthróir, the Irish word for supplier.

Is soláthróir maith é an comhlacht sin.

That company is a good supplier.

Chuir an soláthróir na hearraí chugainn inné.

The supplier sent us the goods yesterday.

Ní raibh praghsanna an tsoláthróra réasúnta.

The supplier's prices were not reasonable.

Tá soláthróirí nua á lorg againn.

We are looking for new suppliers.

D'athraigh mé mo sholáthróir leictreachais an mhí seo.

I changed my electricity supplier this month.

Bhí sé ina sholáthróir maith dá theaghlach.

He was a good provider for his family.

Labhair mé le mo sholáthróir idirlín faoin bhfadhb.

I spoke to my internet provider about the problem.

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Supplier in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for supplier?

The Irish for supplier is soláthróir (pronounced “suh-LAW-hroar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is soláthróirí. Depending on context it can also mean provider.

How do you pronounce soláthróir in Irish?

Soláthróir is said like “suh-LAW-hroar” (IPA /sˠəˈl̪ˠaːhɾˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of supplier in Irish?

The plural of soláthróir is soláthróirí; with the article, na soláthróirí means “the suppliers”. The genitive plural is soláthróirí, as in sonraí na soláthróirí (the suppliers' details).

Does soláthróir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Soláthróir can mean supplier or provider, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does soláthróir change to sholáthróir?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sholáthróir. After ár (our) it stays ár soláthróir, because s does not take eclipsis.

How is soláthróir related to soláthar?

Soláthar means 'supply' or 'provision', and soláthróir is the person or firm doing the supplying; the verb is soláthair, 'provide, supply'.

Supplier in Irish (Soláthróir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage