HeyRuaHow to say “typesetter” in Irish
- Irish:
- clóchuradóir
- English:
- typesetter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-khur-uh-dohr” /ˈkl̪ˠoːxəɾˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- clóchuradóirí (typesetters)
- Genitive singular:
- clóchuradóra, an chlóchuradóra (e.g. obair an chlóchuradóra, the typesetter's work)
- Genitive plural:
- clóchuradóirí, na gclóchuradóirí (e.g. ceardchumann na gclóchuradóirí, the typesetters' union)
What does “clóchuradóir” mean?
- typesetter
- A person whose job is to set type or arrange text for printing.Also: compositor, typographer.
“Clóchuradóir” with the article
The plural of typesetter in Irish is clóchuradóirí. Here is clóchuradóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clóchuradóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clóchuradóir, the Irish word for typesetter.
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Typesetter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for typesetter?
The Irish for typesetter is clóchuradóir (pronounced “KLOH-khur-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clóchuradóirí.
How do you pronounce clóchuradóir in Irish?
Clóchuradóir is said like “KLOH-khur-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːxəɾˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of typesetter in Irish?
The plural of clóchuradóir is clóchuradóirí; with the article, na clóchuradóirí means “the typesetters”. The genitive plural is clóchuradóirí, as in ceardchumann na gclóchuradóirí (the typesetters' union).
Why does clóchuradóir change to chlóchuradóir or gclóchuradóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóchuradóir becomes mo chlóchuradóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóchuradóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between clóchuradóir and clódóir?
A clóchuradóir sets the type or lays out the text, from clóchur 'typesetting', while a clódóir is a printer who runs the printing itself.
