HeyRuaHow to say “tutor” in Irish
- Irish:
- teagascóir
- English:
- tutor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYAG-us-kohr” /ˈtʲaɡəskoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- teagascóirí (tutors)
- Genitive singular:
- teagascóra, an teagascóra (e.g. oifig an teagascóra, the tutor's office)
- Genitive plural:
- teagascóirí, na dteagascóirí (e.g. cruinniú na dteagascóirí, the tutors' meeting)
What does “teagascóir” mean?
- tutor
- A person who teaches or instructs, especially a tutor who teaches individuals or small groups, as in a university.Also: instructor, teacher, coach.
Other Irish words for tutor: oide (teacher)
“Teagascóir” with the article
The plural of tutor in Irish is teagascóirí. Here is teagascóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teagascóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teagascóir, the Irish word for tutor.
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Tutor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tutor?
The Irish for tutor is teagascóir (pronounced “TYAG-us-kohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teagascóirí.
How do you pronounce teagascóir in Irish?
Teagascóir is said like “TYAG-us-kohr” (IPA /ˈtʲaɡəskoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of tutor in Irish?
The plural of teagascóir is teagascóirí; with the article, na teagascóirí means “the tutors”. The genitive plural is teagascóirí, as in cruinniú na dteagascóirí (the tutors' meeting).
Why does teagascóir change to theagascóir or dteagascóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teagascóir becomes mo theagascóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteagascóir (eclipsis).
How is 'teagascóir' different from 'múinteoir'?
'Múinteoir' is the general word for a teacher, especially in school, while 'teagascóir' usually means a tutor or instructor, for example in a university or for driving.
