Timer in Irish (Amadóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for timer?

The Irish for timer is amadóir (pronounced “AM-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is amadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean timekeeper.

Q: What is the plural of timer in Irish?

The plural of amadóir is amadóirí; with the article, na hamadóirí means “the timers”. The genitive plural is amadóirí, as in socrú na n-amadóirí (the setting of the timers).

Q: Does amadóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Amadóir can mean timer or timekeeper, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “timer” in Irish

Irish:: amadóir
English:: timer, timekeeper
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “AM-uh-dohr” /ˈamˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: amadóirí (timers)
Genitive singular:: amadóra, an amadóra (e.g. cnaipe an amadóra, the timer button)
Genitive plural:: amadóirí, na n-amadóirí (e.g. socrú na n-amadóirí, the setting of the timers)

What does “amadóir” mean?

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

timer: A device or clock used to measure or keep time, such as a timepiece or a timer on an appliance.Also: timepiece, time switch, clock.

1 other meaning: timekeeper

2timekeeper: A person who keeps the time officially, for example at a match or race.Also: time-keeper, official timer.

“Amadóir” with the article

The plural of timer in Irish is amadóirí. Here is amadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-amadóir

the timer

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hamadóirí

the timers

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Amadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using amadóir, the Irish word for timer.

Cuir an t-amadóir ar fiche nóiméad.

Set the timer for twenty minutes.

Bhí an t-amadóir ag an líne chríochnaithe.

The timekeeper was at the finish line.

Bhuail clog an amadóra go hard.

The timer's bell rang loudly.

Tá amadóirí nua sna hoighinn seo.

These ovens have new timers.

Chaill mé m'amadóir sa chistin.

I lost my timer in the kitchen.

Tá cadhnra nua san amadóir.

There's a new battery in the timer.

Ba é Seán an t-amadóir ag an gcluiche.

Seán was the timekeeper at the match.

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Timer in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for timer?

The Irish for timer is amadóir (pronounced “AM-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is amadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean timekeeper.

How do you pronounce amadóir in Irish?

Amadóir is said like “AM-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈamˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of timer in Irish?

The plural of amadóir is amadóirí; with the article, na hamadóirí means “the timers”. The genitive plural is amadóirí, as in socrú na n-amadóirí (the setting of the timers).

Does amadóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Amadóir can mean timer or timekeeper, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does amadóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-amadóir (the timer), a hamadóir (her timer), a n-amadóir (their timer), na hamadóirí (the timers).

Is 'amadóir' related to 'amadán'?

No. 'Amadóir' comes from 'am' (time) and means a timer or timekeeper, while 'amadán' means a fool.

Timer in Irish (Amadóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage