Tuner in Irish (Tiúnadóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for tuner?

The Irish for tuner is tiúnadóir (pronounced “TYOO-nuh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tiúnadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean tuner (device).

Q: What is the plural of tuner in Irish?

The plural of tiúnadóir is tiúnadóirí; with the article, na tiúnadóirí means “the tuners”. The genitive plural is tiúnadóirí, as in cumann na dtiúnadóirí (the tuners' association).

Q: Does tiúnadóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tiúnadóir can mean tuner or tuner (device), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “tuner” in Irish

Irish:: tiúnadóir
English:: tuner, tuner (device)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “TYOO-nuh-dohr” /ˈtʲuːn̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: tiúnadóirí (tuners)
Genitive singular:: tiúnadóra, an tiúnadóra (e.g. uirlisí an tiúnadóra, the tuner's tools)
Genitive plural:: tiúnadóirí, na dtiúnadóirí (e.g. cumann na dtiúnadóirí, the tuners' association)

What does “tiúnadóir” mean?

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

tuner: A person who tunes musical instruments, such as pianos.Also: piano tuner, instrument tuner.

1 other meaning: tuner (device)

2tuner (device): A device used to tune a radio or a musical instrument to the right frequency or pitch.Also: tuner, radio tuner, electronic tuner.

“Tiúnadóir” with the article

The plural of tuner in Irish is tiúnadóirí. Here is tiúnadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tiúnadóir

the tuner

No change after an

na tiúnadóirí

the tuners

Plural: no change after na

“Tiúnadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tiúnadóir, the Irish word for tuner.

Tháinig tiúnadóir chun an pianó a dheisiú.

A tuner came to fix the piano.

Tá an tiúnadóir ag obair sa seomra ceoil.

The tuner is working in the music room.

Bhí mála an tiúnadóra lán d'uirlisí.

The tuner's bag was full of tools.

Níl mórán tiúnadóirí pianó sa cheantar seo.

There aren't many piano tuners in this area.

Cheannaigh mé tiúnadóir leictreach don ghiotár.

I bought an electronic tuner for the guitar.

Chuir mo thiúnadóir glaoch orm inné.

My tuner phoned me yesterday.

Is tiúnadóir oilte é a athair.

His father is a skilled tuner.

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Tuner in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for tuner?

The Irish for tuner is tiúnadóir (pronounced “TYOO-nuh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tiúnadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean tuner (device).

How do you pronounce tiúnadóir in Irish?

Tiúnadóir is said like “TYOO-nuh-dohr” (IPA /ˈtʲuːn̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of tuner in Irish?

The plural of tiúnadóir is tiúnadóirí; with the article, na tiúnadóirí means “the tuners”. The genitive plural is tiúnadóirí, as in cumann na dtiúnadóirí (the tuners' association).

Does tiúnadóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tiúnadóir can mean tuner or tuner (device), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tiúnadóir change to thiúnadóir or dtiúnadóir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiúnadóir becomes mo thiúnadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiúnadóir (eclipsis).

What verb is 'tiúnadóir' related to?

It comes from the verb 'tiúnáil' (to tune), so a 'tiúnadóir' is someone or something that tunes, e.g. 'tiúnadóir pianó'.

Tuner in Irish (Tiúnadóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage