HeyRuaHow to say “adventurer” in Irish
- Irish:
- eachtránaí
- English:
- adventurer, foreigner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-traw-nee” /ˈaxt̪ˠɾˠaːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- eachtránaithe (adventurers)
- Genitive singular:
- eachtránaí, an eachtránaí (e.g. scéal an eachtránaí, the adventurer's story)
- Genitive plural:
- eachtránaithe, na n-eachtránaithe (e.g. saol na n-eachtránaithe, the life of the adventurers)
What does “eachtránaí” mean?
“Eachtránaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- adventurer
- A person who goes on adventures or seeks exciting and risky experiences.Also: explorer, adventure seeker.
1 other meaning: foreigner
- 2foreigner
- A person from abroad or from outside the community; an older or literary sense.Also: alien, stranger.
“Eachtránaí” with the article
The plural of adventurer in Irish is eachtránaithe. Here is eachtránaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eachtránaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eachtránaí, the Irish word for adventurer.
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Adventurer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for adventurer?
The Irish for adventurer is eachtránaí (pronounced “AKH-traw-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eachtránaithe. Depending on context it can also mean foreigner.
How do you pronounce eachtránaí in Irish?
Eachtránaí is said like “AKH-traw-nee” (IPA /ˈaxt̪ˠɾˠaːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of adventurer in Irish?
The plural of eachtránaí is eachtránaithe; with the article, na heachtránaithe means “the adventurers”. The genitive plural is eachtránaithe, as in saol na n-eachtránaithe (the life of the adventurers).
Does eachtránaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eachtránaí can mean adventurer or foreigner, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eachtránaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eachtránaí (the adventurer), a heachtránaí (her adventurer), a n-eachtránaí (their adventurer), na heachtránaithe (the adventurers).
How is 'eachtránaí' related to 'eachtra'?
'Eachtránaí' comes from 'eachtra', meaning an adventure or incident, so an 'eachtránaí' is someone who has adventures.
Is 'eachtránaí' the usual word for explorer?
For a scientific or geographic explorer, 'taiscéalaí' is more usual; 'eachtránaí' stresses adventure.
