HeyRuaHow to say “tiller” in Irish
- Irish:
- halmadóir
- English:
- tiller
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HAL-uh-ma-dohr” /ˈhaləməd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- halmadóirí (tillers)
- Genitive singular:
- halmadóra, an halmadóra (e.g. lámh an halmadóra, the tiller handle)
- Genitive plural:
- halmadóirí, na halmadóirí (e.g. déantóir na halmadóirí, the maker of the tillers)
What does “halmadóir” mean?
- tiller
- The bar or handle fixed to a boat's rudder, used to steer it.Also: helm, rudder handle.
“Halmadóir” with the article
The plural of tiller in Irish is halmadóirí. Here is halmadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an halmadóir
the tiller
No change after an
na halmadóirí
the tillers
Plural: no change after na
“Halmadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using halmadóir, the Irish word for tiller.
Choinnigh sé greim daingean ar an halmadóir.
He kept a firm grip on the tiller.
Tabhair dom an halmadóir go fóill.
Give me the tiller for a while.
Bhí mo lámh ar an halmadóir an lá ar fad.
My hand was on the tiller all day.
Bhris an halmadóir sa stoirm aréir.
The tiller broke in the storm last night.
Tá cos an halmadóra lofa.
The tiller's shaft is rotten.
Rinne an siúinéir dhá halmadóir nua.
The carpenter made two new tillers.
Tá halmadóirí adhmaid ar na báid sin.
Those boats have wooden tillers.
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Tiller in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tiller?
The Irish for tiller is halmadóir (pronounced “HAL-uh-ma-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is halmadóirí.
How do you pronounce halmadóir in Irish?
Halmadóir is said like “HAL-uh-ma-dohr” (IPA /ˈhaləməd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of tiller in Irish?
The plural of halmadóir is halmadóirí; with the article, na halmadóirí means “the tillers”. The genitive plural is halmadóirí, as in déantóir na halmadóirí (the maker of the tillers).
What is the difference between 'halmadóir' and 'stiúir'?
'Stiúir' is the rudder or helm in general, while 'halmadóir' is the bar attached to the rudder that you hold to steer.
