HeyRuaHow to say “arsonist” in Irish
- Irish:
- coirloisceoir
- English:
- arsonist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIR-lish-kyohr” /ˈkoɾʲl̪ˠɪʃcoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- coirloisceoirí (arsonists)
- Genitive singular:
- coirloisceora, an choirloisceora (e.g. ainm an choirloisceora, the arsonist's name)
- Genitive plural:
- coirloisceoirí, na gcoirloisceoirí (e.g. líon na gcoirloisceoirí, the number of arsonists)
What does “coirloisceoir” mean?
- arsonist
- A person who deliberately and criminally sets fire to property.Also: fire-raiser, incendiary, firebug.
“Coirloisceoir” with the article
The plural of arsonist in Irish is coirloisceoirí. Here is coirloisceoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coirloisceoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coirloisceoir, the Irish word for arsonist.
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Arsonist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for arsonist?
The Irish for arsonist is coirloisceoir (pronounced “KIR-lish-kyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coirloisceoirí.
How do you pronounce coirloisceoir in Irish?
Coirloisceoir is said like “KIR-lish-kyohr” (IPA /ˈkoɾʲl̪ˠɪʃcoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of arsonist in Irish?
The plural of coirloisceoir is coirloisceoirí; with the article, na coirloisceoirí means “the arsonists”. The genitive plural is coirloisceoirí, as in líon na gcoirloisceoirí (the number of arsonists).
Why does coirloisceoir change to choirloisceoir or gcoirloisceoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coirloisceoir becomes mo choirloisceoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoirloisceoir (eclipsis).
What is the word for the crime itself?
The crime of arson is 'coirloscadh', from 'coir' (crime) and 'loscadh' (burning); the person who commits it is a 'coirloisceoir'.
