déantóir
/dʲian̪ˠˈt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
The English word 'maker' translates to Irish as déantóir.
déantóir is a noun used to describe a person or entity that makes something.
Meaning: one who makes (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the verb déan, meaning 'to make' and the suffix -tóir, which denotes an agent or a person who performs an action.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'the maker', use an déantóir. The plural form for 'makers' is déantóirí.
How do you pronounce it?
/dʲian̪ˠˈt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
Did you know?
- When referring to the 'Creator' or 'Maker' of the universe, Irish often uses Cruthaitheoir instead of déantóir. This word focuses on 'creation' rather than 'making'.
- In Irish, the word déantóir is often replaced by more specific nouns. For example, a 'shoemaker' is not a déantóir bróg but a cobhléire.
- While déantóir is a standard term, the Irish language often prefers to use a verb phrase like an té a dhéanann ('the one who makes') to describe a person's role, rather than a single noun.
Example conversation
Saoirse and Conor are discussing a handcrafted table.
- SaoirseCé an déantóir den bord seo?Who is the maker of this table?
- ConorRinn mo chara é.My friend made it.
- SaoirseIs déantóir talentach é.He is a talented maker.
- ConorTá sé an-mhaith i ríomhú.He is very good at carving.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry déantóir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
