HeyRuaHow to say “announcer” in Irish
- Irish:
- bolscaire
- English:
- announcer, propagandist, blusterer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUL-skir-uh” /ˈbˠɔl̪ˠsˠkəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- bolscairí (announcers)
- Genitive singular:
- bolscaire, an bholscaire (e.g. guth an bholscaire, the announcer's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- bolscairí, na mbolscairí (e.g. obair na mbolscairí, the work of the announcers)
What does “bolscaire” mean?
“Bolscaire” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- announcer
- A person who announces things publicly, such as on radio or television, or a town crier in former times.Also: crier, herald, town crier.
2 other meanings: propagandist or blusterer
- 2propagandist
- A person who spreads propaganda or loudly promotes a cause, product or person.Also: publicist, booster, promoter.
- 3blusterer
- A person who talks loudly and boastfully.Also: braggart, loudmouth.
“Bolscaire” with the article
The plural of announcer in Irish is bolscairí. Here is bolscaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bolscaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bolscaire, the Irish word for announcer.
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Announcer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for announcer?
The Irish for announcer is bolscaire (pronounced “BUL-skir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bolscairí. Depending on context it can also mean propagandist or blusterer.
How do you pronounce bolscaire in Irish?
Bolscaire is said like “BUL-skir-uh” (IPA /ˈbˠɔl̪ˠsˠkəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of announcer in Irish?
The plural of bolscaire is bolscairí; with the article, na bolscairí means “the announcers”. The genitive plural is bolscairí, as in obair na mbolscairí (the work of the announcers).
Does bolscaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bolscaire can mean announcer, propagandist or blusterer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bolscaire change to bholscaire or mbolscaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bolscaire becomes mo bholscaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbolscaire (eclipsis).
What is the related word for propaganda?
Propaganda is 'bolscaireacht', the activity of a 'bolscaire'.
Is 'bolscaire' the usual word for a TV presenter?
A presenter is usually 'láithreoir' and a broadcaster 'craoltóir'; 'bolscaire' is used for an announcer, or more often today for a propagandist.
