HeyRuaHow to say “actor” in Irish
- Irish:
- aisteoir
- English:
- actor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-tyor” /ˈaʃtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- aisteoirí (actors)
- Genitive singular:
- aisteora, an aisteora (e.g. guth an aisteora, the actor's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- aisteoirí, na n-aisteoirí (e.g. cumann na n-aisteoirí, the actors' association)
What does “aisteoir” mean?
- actor
- A person who performs in plays, films or on television.Also: actress, performer, player.
“Aisteoir” with the article
The plural of actor in Irish is aisteoirí. Here is aisteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aisteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aisteoir, the Irish word for actor.
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Actor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for actor?
The Irish for actor is aisteoir (pronounced “ASH-tyor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aisteoirí.
How do you pronounce aisteoir in Irish?
Aisteoir is said like “ASH-tyor” (IPA /ˈaʃtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of actor in Irish?
The plural of aisteoir is aisteoirí; with the article, na haisteoirí means “the actors”. The genitive plural is aisteoirí, as in cumann na n-aisteoirí (the actors' association).
Why does aisteoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aisteoir (the actor), a haisteoir (her actor), a n-aisteoir (their actor), na haisteoirí (the actors).
Is there a separate word for an actress?
Yes, 'ban-aisteoir' means actress, but 'aisteoir' is commonly used for performers of any gender.
How do I say 'he is an actor'?
Use the copula: 'Is aisteoir é', or 'Tá sé ina aisteoir'.
