HeyRuaHow to say “amateur” in Irish
- Irish:
- amaitéarach
- English:
- amateur
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-uh-tyay-ruhkh” /ˈamˠətʲeːɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- amaitéaraigh (amateurs)
- Genitive singular:
- amaitéaraigh, an amaitéaraigh (e.g. stádas an amaitéaraigh, the status of the amateur)
- Genitive plural:
- amaitéarach, na n-amaitéarach (e.g. cumann na n-amaitéarach, the amateurs' club)
What does “amaitéarach” mean?
- amateur
- A person who does an activity, such as a sport or art, for pleasure rather than for payment.Also: non-professional, hobbyist.
“Amaitéarach” with the article
The plural of amateur in Irish is amaitéaraigh. Here is amaitéarach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Amaitéarach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using amaitéarach, the Irish word for amateur.
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Amateur in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for amateur?
The Irish for amateur is amaitéarach (pronounced “AM-uh-tyay-ruhkh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is amaitéaraigh.
How do you pronounce amaitéarach in Irish?
Amaitéarach is said like “AM-uh-tyay-ruhkh” (IPA /ˈamˠətʲeːɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of amateur in Irish?
The plural of amaitéarach is amaitéaraigh; with the article, na hamaitéaraigh means “the amateurs”. The genitive plural is amaitéarach, as in cumann na n-amaitéarach (the amateurs' club).
Why does amaitéarach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-amaitéarach (the amateur), a hamaitéarach (her amateur), a n-amaitéarach (their amateur), na hamaitéaraigh (the amateurs).
Is amaitéarach also an adjective?
Yes, amaitéarach is also an adjective meaning 'amateur' or 'amateurish', as in spórt amaitéarach, 'amateur sport'.
What is the opposite of amaitéarach?
The opposite is gairmí, 'a professional', with the adjective gairmiúil.
