HeyRuaHow to say “turner” in Irish
- Irish:
- tornóir
- English:
- turner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TUR-noh-ir” /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠn̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tornóirí (turners)
- Genitive singular:
- tornóra, an tornóra (e.g. ceardlann an tornóra, the turner's workshop)
- Genitive plural:
- tornóirí, na dtornóirí (e.g. uirlisí tornóirí, turners' tools)
What does “tornóir” mean?
- turner
- A craftsman who shapes wood, metal or other material on a lathe.Also: lathe operator, wood turner, lathe worker.
“Tornóir” with the article
The plural of turner in Irish is tornóirí. Here is tornóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tornóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tornóir, the Irish word for turner.
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Turner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for turner?
The Irish for turner is tornóir (pronounced “TUR-noh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tornóirí.
How do you pronounce tornóir in Irish?
Tornóir is said like “TUR-noh-ir” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠn̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of turner in Irish?
The plural of tornóir is tornóirí; with the article, na tornóirí means “the turners”. The genitive plural is tornóirí, as in uirlisí tornóirí (turners' tools).
Why does tornóir change to thornóir or dtornóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tornóir becomes mo thornóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtornóir (eclipsis).
What tool does a tornóir use?
A tornóir works at a lathe, called a 'deil' in Irish, and the craft itself is 'tornóireacht'.
