HeyRuaHow to say “authoress” in Irish
- Irish:
- banúdar
- English:
- authoress
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAN-oo-dur” /ˈbˠanˠuːd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- banúdair (authoresses)
- Genitive singular:
- banúdair, an bhanúdair (e.g. leabhar an bhanúdair, the authoress's book)
- Genitive plural:
- banúdar, na mbanúdar (e.g. saothar na mbanúdar, the work of the women authors)
What does “banúdar” mean?
- authoress
- A woman who writes books or other literary works; a female author.Also: female author, woman writer, woman author.
“Banúdar” with the article
The plural of authoress in Irish is banúdair. Here is banúdar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Banúdar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using banúdar, the Irish word for authoress.
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Authoress in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for authoress?
The Irish for authoress is banúdar (pronounced “BAN-oo-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is banúdair.
How do you pronounce banúdar in Irish?
Banúdar is said like “BAN-oo-dur” (IPA /ˈbˠanˠuːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of authoress in Irish?
The plural of banúdar is banúdair; with the article, na banúdair means “the authoresses”. The genitive plural is banúdar, as in saothar na mbanúdar (the work of the women authors).
Why does banúdar change to bhanúdar or mbanúdar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) banúdar becomes mo bhanúdar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbanúdar (eclipsis).
Do I have to use 'banúdar' for a woman writer?
No, 'údar' is commonly used for any author regardless of gender; 'banúdar' simply specifies a female author.
Is 'banúdar' feminine because it refers to a woman?
No, it is grammatically masculine like 'údar', though pronouns referring to the person are usually 'sí' and 'í'.
