HeyRuaHow to say “trainer” in Irish
- Irish:
- oiliúnóir
- English:
- trainer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ILL-oo-nohr” /ˈɛlʲuːnoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- oiliúnóirí (trainers)
- Genitive singular:
- oiliúnóra, an oiliúnóra (e.g. post an oiliúnóra, the trainer's job)
- Genitive plural:
- oiliúnóirí, na n-oiliúnóirí (e.g. cumann na n-oiliúnóirí, the trainers' association)
What does “oiliúnóir” mean?
- trainer
- A person who trains or instructs others, especially in a skill, job or sport.Also: instructor, coach, tutor.
Other Irish words for trainer: traenálaí (trainer)
“Oiliúnóir” with the article
The plural of trainer in Irish is oiliúnóirí. Here is oiliúnóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oiliúnóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oiliúnóir, the Irish word for trainer.
Other nouns in Irish
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Trainer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trainer?
The Irish for trainer is oiliúnóir (pronounced “ILL-oo-nohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oiliúnóirí.
How do you pronounce oiliúnóir in Irish?
Oiliúnóir is said like “ILL-oo-nohr” (IPA /ˈɛlʲuːnoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of trainer in Irish?
The plural of oiliúnóir is oiliúnóirí; with the article, na hoiliúnóirí means “the trainers”. The genitive plural is oiliúnóirí, as in cumann na n-oiliúnóirí (the trainers' association).
Why does oiliúnóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oiliúnóir (the trainer), a hoiliúnóir (her trainer), a n-oiliúnóir (their trainer), na hoiliúnóirí (the trainers).
What is the difference between oiliúnóir and traenálaí?
Oiliúnóir is a trainer or instructor in general, linked to oiliúint (training), while traenálaí is used mostly for a sports trainer or coach.
