HeyRuaHow to say “undertaker” in Irish
- Irish:
- adhlacóir
- English:
- undertaker, burier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EYE-luh-kohr” /ˈəil̪ˠəkoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- adhlacóirí (undertakers)
- Genitive singular:
- adhlacóra, an adhlacóra (e.g. carr an adhlacóra, the undertaker's car)
- Genitive plural:
- adhlacóirí, na n-adhlacóirí (e.g. cumann na n-adhlacóirí, the undertakers' association)
What does “adhlacóir” mean?
“Adhlacóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- undertaker
- A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.Also: funeral director, mortician.
1 other meaning: burier
- 2burier
- A person who buries something or someone; one who carries out a burial.Also: gravedigger.
“Adhlacóir” with the article
The plural of undertaker in Irish is adhlacóirí. Here is adhlacóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Adhlacóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using adhlacóir, the Irish word for undertaker.
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Undertaker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for undertaker?
The Irish for undertaker is adhlacóir (pronounced “EYE-luh-kohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is adhlacóirí. Depending on context it can also mean burier.
How do you pronounce adhlacóir in Irish?
Adhlacóir is said like “EYE-luh-kohr” (IPA /ˈəil̪ˠəkoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of undertaker in Irish?
The plural of adhlacóir is adhlacóirí; with the article, na hadhlacóirí means “the undertakers”. The genitive plural is adhlacóirí, as in cumann na n-adhlacóirí (the undertakers' association).
Does adhlacóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Adhlacóir can mean undertaker or burier, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does adhlacóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-adhlacóir (the undertaker), a hadhlacóir (her undertaker), a n-adhlacóir (their undertaker), na hadhlacóirí (the undertakers).
What is the word for burial related to 'adhlacóir'?
The burial itself is 'adhlacadh', the verbal noun of 'adhlaic' (bury), and the undertaker is 'adhlacóir'. The funeral is 'sochraid'.
