HeyRuaHow to say “thrower” in Irish
- Irish:
- caiteoir
- English:
- thrower, spender, smoker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAT-yohr” /ˈkatʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- caiteoirí (throwers)
- Genitive singular:
- caiteora, an chaiteora (e.g. lámh an chaiteora, the thrower's hand)
- Genitive plural:
- caiteoirí, na gcaiteoirí (e.g. líon na gcaiteoirí, the number of throwers)
What does “caiteoir” mean?
“Caiteoir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- thrower
- A person who throws something, for example a ball or a dart.Also: pitcher, caster.
2 other meanings: spender or smoker
- 2spender
- A person who spends or uses up money or goods, often freely.Also: consumer, waster.
- 3smoker
- A person who smokes tobacco.
“Caiteoir” with the article
The plural of thrower in Irish is caiteoirí. Here is caiteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caiteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caiteoir, the Irish word for thrower.
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Thrower in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thrower?
The Irish for thrower is caiteoir (pronounced “KAT-yohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is caiteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean spender or smoker.
How do you pronounce caiteoir in Irish?
Caiteoir is said like “KAT-yohr” (IPA /ˈkatʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of thrower in Irish?
The plural of caiteoir is caiteoirí; with the article, na caiteoirí means “the throwers”. The genitive plural is caiteoirí, as in líon na gcaiteoirí (the number of throwers).
Does caiteoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Caiteoir can mean thrower, spender or smoker, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does caiteoir change to chaiteoir or gcaiteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caiteoir becomes mo chaiteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaiteoir (eclipsis).
Which verb is caiteoir based on?
It comes from caith, which means throw, spend or smoke. That is why caiteoir can mean a thrower, a spender or a smoker.
