HeyRuaHow to say “translator” in Irish
- Irish:
- aistritheoir
- English:
- translator, remover
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-tri-hore” /ˈaʃtʲɾʲəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- aistritheoirí (translators)
- Genitive singular:
- aistritheora, an aistritheora (e.g. obair an aistritheora, the translator's work)
- Genitive plural:
- aistritheoirí, na n-aistritheoirí (e.g. cumann na n-aistritheoirí, the translators' association)
What does “aistritheoir” mean?
“Aistritheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- translator
- A person who translates written text from one language into another.Also: interpreter, translation worker.
1 other meaning: remover
- 2remover
- A person or thing that moves or transfers something from one place to another.Also: transferrer, mover.
“Aistritheoir” with the article
The plural of translator in Irish is aistritheoirí. Here is aistritheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aistritheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aistritheoir, the Irish word for translator.
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Translator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for translator?
The Irish for translator is aistritheoir (pronounced “ASH-tri-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aistritheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean remover.
How do you pronounce aistritheoir in Irish?
Aistritheoir is said like “ASH-tri-hore” (IPA /ˈaʃtʲɾʲəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of translator in Irish?
The plural of aistritheoir is aistritheoirí; with the article, na haistritheoirí means “the translators”. The genitive plural is aistritheoirí, as in cumann na n-aistritheoirí (the translators' association).
Does aistritheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aistritheoir can mean translator or remover, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aistritheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aistritheoir (the translator), a haistritheoir (her translator), a n-aistritheoir (their translator), na haistritheoirí (the translators).
What is the difference between aistritheoir and ateangaire?
An aistritheoir translates written text, while an ateangaire interprets speech orally.
