HeyRuaHow to say “author” in Irish
- Irish:
- údar
- English:
- author, cause, originator, authority
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-dur” /ˈuːd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- údair (authors)
- Genitive singular:
- údair, an údair (e.g. ainm an údair, the author's name)
- Genitive plural:
- údar, na n-údar (e.g. saothar na n-údar, the work of the authors)
What does “údar” mean?
“Údar” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- author
- A person who writes a book, article or other work.Also: writer, composer.
3 other meanings: cause or originator or authority
- 2cause
- A reason, grounds or source for something happening or being felt.Also: reason, grounds, source.
- 3originator
- The person who starts, creates or is responsible for something.Also: instigator, creator.
- 4authority
- An expert or source whose knowledge on a subject is trusted.Also: expert, source.
Other Irish words for author: scríbhneoir (writer)
“Údar” with the article
The plural of author in Irish is údair. Here is údar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Údar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using údar, the Irish word for author.
Other nouns in Irish
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Author in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for author?
The Irish for author is údar (pronounced “OO-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is údair. Depending on context it can also mean cause or originator or authority.
How do you pronounce údar in Irish?
Údar is said like “OO-dur” (IPA /ˈuːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of author in Irish?
The plural of údar is údair; with the article, na húdair means “the authors”. The genitive plural is údar, as in saothar na n-údar (the work of the authors).
Does údar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Údar can mean author, cause, originator or authority, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does údar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-údar (the author), a húdar (her author), a n-údar (their author), na húdair (the authors).
Can 'údar' mean 'reason' as well as 'author'?
Yes, 'údar' also means grounds or cause, as in 'údar imní' (cause for concern) or 'Tá údar agam leis' (I have a reason for it).
How is 'údar' different from 'údarás'?
'Údar' is an author or cause, while 'údarás' means authority in the sense of power or an official body, as in 'an t-údarás áitiúil' (the local authority).
