HeyRuaHow to say “attacker” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionsaitheoir
- English:
- attacker, aggressor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-see-hor” /ˈʊn̪ˠsˠiːhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- ionsaitheoirí (attackers)
- Genitive singular:
- ionsaitheora, an ionsaitheora (e.g. ainm an ionsaitheora, the attacker's name)
- Genitive plural:
- ionsaitheoirí, na n-ionsaitheoirí (e.g. líon na n-ionsaitheoirí, the number of attackers)
What does “ionsaitheoir” mean?
“Ionsaitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- attacker
- A person who attacks or assaults someone or something.Also: assailant, aggressor, raider.
1 other meaning: aggressor
- 2aggressor
- A person or country that starts a fight or war by attacking first.Also: invader, attacking side.
“Ionsaitheoir” with the article
The plural of attacker in Irish is ionsaitheoirí. Here is ionsaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ionsaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionsaitheoir, the Irish word for attacker.
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Attacker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for attacker?
The Irish for attacker is ionsaitheoir (pronounced “UN-see-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionsaitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean aggressor.
How do you pronounce ionsaitheoir in Irish?
Ionsaitheoir is said like “UN-see-hor” (IPA /ˈʊn̪ˠsˠiːhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of attacker in Irish?
The plural of ionsaitheoir is ionsaitheoirí; with the article, na hionsaitheoirí means “the attackers”. The genitive plural is ionsaitheoirí, as in líon na n-ionsaitheoirí (the number of attackers).
Does ionsaitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ionsaitheoir can mean attacker or aggressor, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ionsaitheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionsaitheoir (the attacker), a hionsaitheoir (her attacker), a n-ionsaitheoir (their attacker), na hionsaitheoirí (the attackers).
How is 'ionsaitheoir' related to 'ionsaí'?
'Ionsaí' means an attack, and 'ionsaitheoir' is the person who makes the attack, formed from the verb 'ionsaigh' (to attack).
