Agitator in Irish (Corraitheoir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for agitator?

The Irish for agitator is corraitheoir (pronounced “KOR-ee-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is corraitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean stirrer.

Q: What is the plural of agitator in Irish?

The plural of corraitheoir is corraitheoirí; with the article, na corraitheoirí means “the agitators”. The genitive plural is corraitheoirí, as in ceannaire na gcorraitheoirí (the leader of the agitators).

Q: Does corraitheoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Corraitheoir can mean agitator or stirrer, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “agitator” in Irish

Irish:: corraitheoir
English:: agitator, stirrer
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KOR-ee-hor” /ˈkɔɾˠɪhoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: corraitheoirí (agitators)
Genitive singular:: corraitheora, an chorraitheora (e.g. óráid an chorraitheora, the agitator's speech)
Genitive plural:: corraitheoirí, na gcorraitheoirí (e.g. ceannaire na gcorraitheoirí, the leader of the agitators)

What does “corraitheoir” mean?

“Corraitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

agitator: A person who stirs up people to protest or rebel, especially in politics.Also: troublemaker, rabble-rouser, stirrer.

1 other meaning: stirrer

2stirrer: A thing or device that stirs or agitates something, such as a mixer.Also: mixer, agitator.

“Corraitheoir” with the article

The plural of agitator in Irish is corraitheoirí. Here is corraitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an corraitheoir

the agitator

No change after an

na corraitheoirí

the agitators

Plural: no change after na

“Corraitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using corraitheoir, the Irish word for agitator.

Corraitheoir polaitiúil a bhí ann ina óige.

He was a political agitator in his youth.

Ghabh na póilíní an corraitheoir ag an agóid.

The police arrested the agitator at the protest.

Níor éist na hoibrithe le caint an chorraitheora.

The workers didn't listen to the agitator's talk.

Chuir an rialtas an milleán ar chorraitheoirí ón taobh amuigh.

The government blamed outside agitators.

Bhí roinnt corraitheoirí sa slua.

There were some agitators in the crowd.

Tugadh corraitheoir air sna nuachtáin.

He was called an agitator in the newspapers.

Ní corraitheoir mé, níl uaim ach cothrom na Féinne.

I'm no agitator, I just want fair play.

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Agitator in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for agitator?

The Irish for agitator is corraitheoir (pronounced “KOR-ee-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is corraitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean stirrer.

How do you pronounce corraitheoir in Irish?

Corraitheoir is said like “KOR-ee-hor” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠɪhoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of agitator in Irish?

The plural of corraitheoir is corraitheoirí; with the article, na corraitheoirí means “the agitators”. The genitive plural is corraitheoirí, as in ceannaire na gcorraitheoirí (the leader of the agitators).

Does corraitheoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Corraitheoir can mean agitator or stirrer, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does corraitheoir change to chorraitheoir or gcorraitheoir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corraitheoir becomes mo chorraitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorraitheoir (eclipsis).

How does corraitheoir relate to corraigh?

Corraitheoir is the agent noun from the verb corraigh, 'stir, move, agitate', so it literally means 'one who stirs things up'.

Agitator in Irish (Corraitheoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage