HeyRuaHow to say “academic” in Irish
- Irish:
- acadóir
- English:
- academic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-uh-dohr” /ˈakəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- acadóirí (academics)
- Genitive singular:
- acadóra, an acadóra (e.g. tuairim an acadóra, the academic's opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- acadóirí, na n-acadóirí (e.g. comhdháil na n-acadóirí, the academics' conference)
What does “acadóir” mean?
- academic
- A person who teaches or does research at a university or similar institution.Also: scholar, university lecturer, academician.
Other Irish words for academic: scoláire (scholar), acadúil (academic)
“Acadóir” with the article
The plural of academic in Irish is acadóirí. Here is acadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Acadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using acadóir, the Irish word for academic.
Other nouns in Irish
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Academic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for academic?
The Irish for academic is acadóir (pronounced “AK-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is acadóirí.
How do you pronounce acadóir in Irish?
Acadóir is said like “AK-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈakəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of academic in Irish?
The plural of acadóir is acadóirí; with the article, na hacadóirí means “the academics”. The genitive plural is acadóirí, as in comhdháil na n-acadóirí (the academics' conference).
Why does acadóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-acadóir (the academic), a hacadóir (her academic), a n-acadóir (their academic), na hacadóirí (the academics).
What is the difference between 'acadóir' and 'ollamh'?
'Acadóir' is a general word for any academic, while 'ollamh' means a professor, a senior academic rank.
