HeyRuaHow to say “ambassador” in Irish
- Irish:
- ambasadóir
- English:
- ambassador
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-uh-suh-dohr” /ˈamˠəsˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- ambasadóirí (ambassadors)
- Genitive singular:
- ambasadóra, an ambasadóra (e.g. teach an ambasadóra, the ambassador's residence)
- Genitive plural:
- ambasadóirí, na n-ambasadóirí (e.g. cruinniú na n-ambasadóirí, the meeting of the ambassadors)
What does “ambasadóir” mean?
- ambassador
- A senior diplomat who represents his or her country in another country.Also: envoy, diplomat.
“Ambasadóir” with the article
The plural of ambassador in Irish is ambasadóirí. Here is ambasadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ambasadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ambasadóir, the Irish word for ambassador.
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Ambassador in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ambassador?
The Irish for ambassador is ambasadóir (pronounced “AM-uh-suh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ambasadóirí.
How do you pronounce ambasadóir in Irish?
Ambasadóir is said like “AM-uh-suh-dohr” (IPA /ˈamˠəsˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of ambassador in Irish?
The plural of ambasadóir is ambasadóirí; with the article, na hambasadóirí means “the ambassadors”. The genitive plural is ambasadóirí, as in cruinniú na n-ambasadóirí (the meeting of the ambassadors).
Why does ambasadóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ambasadóir (the ambassador), a hambasadóir (her ambassador), a n-ambasadóir (their ambassador), na hambasadóirí (the ambassadors).
What is the difference between ambasadóir and ambasáid?
Ambasadóir is the person, the ambassador, while ambasáid is the embassy, the building or mission. You would say 'Tá an t-ambasadóir san ambasáid'.
How do you say 'ambassador to' a country?
Use chun or go dtí with the country, for example 'ambasadóir chun na Spáinne', ambassador to Spain.
