HeyRuaHow to say “tailor” in Irish
- Irish:
- táilliúir
- English:
- tailor, bluefish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAWL-yoor” /ˈt̪ˠaːlʲuːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- táilliúirí (tailors)
- Genitive singular:
- táilliúra, an táilliúra (e.g. siopa an táilliúra, the tailor's shop)
- Genitive plural:
- táilliúirí, na dtáilliúirí (e.g. ceardlann na dtáilliúirí, the tailors' workshop)
What does “táilliúir” mean?
“Táilliúir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tailor
- A person whose trade is making, altering and repairing clothes, especially suits and coats.Also: dressmaker, clothier, seamster.
1 other meaning: bluefish
- 2bluefish
- A predatory sea fish (Pomatomus saltatrix), also called tailor in English.Also: tailor fish.
“Táilliúir” with the article
The plural of tailor in Irish is táilliúirí. Here is táilliúir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Táilliúir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using táilliúir, the Irish word for tailor.
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Tailor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tailor?
The Irish for tailor is táilliúir (pronounced “TAWL-yoor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is táilliúirí. Depending on context it can also mean bluefish.
How do you pronounce táilliúir in Irish?
Táilliúir is said like “TAWL-yoor” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaːlʲuːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of tailor in Irish?
The plural of táilliúir is táilliúirí; with the article, na táilliúirí means “the tailors”. The genitive plural is táilliúirí, as in ceardlann na dtáilliúirí (the tailors' workshop).
Does táilliúir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Táilliúir can mean tailor or bluefish, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does táilliúir change to tháilliúir or dtáilliúir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) táilliúir becomes mo tháilliúir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtáilliúir (eclipsis).
What does 'déanta ón táilliúir' mean?
It means tailor-made or made to measure, literally 'made from the tailor'.
Is there an Irish idiom like 'a needle in a haystack' involving a tailor?
Yes, 'ag tóraíocht táilliúra i mbruth faoi thír' is used for a hopeless search.
