HeyRuaHow to say “thatcher” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuíodóir
- English:
- thatcher
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TEE-uh-dore” /ˈt̪ˠiːd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tuíodóirí (thatchers)
- Genitive singular:
- tuíodóra, an tuíodóra (e.g. uirlisí an tuíodóra, the thatcher's tools)
- Genitive plural:
- tuíodóirí, na dtuíodóirí (e.g. ceird na dtuíodóirí, the craft of thatchers)
What does “tuíodóir” mean?
- thatcher
- A person whose trade is covering roofs with thatch made of straw or reeds.Also: roof thatcher, thatching craftsman.
“Tuíodóir” with the article
The plural of thatcher in Irish is tuíodóirí. Here is tuíodóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tuíodóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuíodóir, the Irish word for thatcher.
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Thatcher in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thatcher?
The Irish for thatcher is tuíodóir (pronounced “TEE-uh-dore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tuíodóirí.
How do you pronounce tuíodóir in Irish?
Tuíodóir is said like “TEE-uh-dore” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠiːd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of thatcher in Irish?
The plural of tuíodóir is tuíodóirí; with the article, na tuíodóirí means “the thatchers”. The genitive plural is tuíodóirí, as in ceird na dtuíodóirí (the craft of thatchers).
Why does tuíodóir change to thuíodóir or dtuíodóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuíodóir becomes mo thuíodóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuíodóir (eclipsis).
What is the word tuíodóir made from?
It comes from tuí, meaning thatch or straw, plus the agent ending -óir, so a tuíodóir is someone who works with thatch.
How do I say thatched house?
A thatched house is teach ceann tuí, and the act of thatching is tuíodóireacht.
