HeyRuaHow to say “boxer” in Irish
- Irish:
- dornálaí
- English:
- boxer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOR-naw-lee” /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠn̪ˠaːlˠiː/
- Plural:
- dornálaithe (boxers)
- Genitive singular:
- dornálaí, an dornálaí (e.g. lámhainní an dornálaí, the boxer's gloves)
- Genitive plural:
- dornálaithe, na ndornálaithe (e.g. cumann na ndornálaithe, the boxers' club)
What does “dornálaí” mean?
- boxer
- A person who fights with the fists as a sport, usually wearing gloves in a ring.Also: pugilist, prizefighter, fighter.
Other Irish words for boxer: bocsálaí (boxer)
“Dornálaí” with the article
The plural of boxer in Irish is dornálaithe. Here is dornálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dornálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dornálaí, the Irish word for boxer.
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Boxer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boxer?
The Irish for boxer is dornálaí (pronounced “DOR-naw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dornálaithe.
How do you pronounce dornálaí in Irish?
Dornálaí is said like “DOR-naw-lee” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠn̪ˠaːlˠiː/).
What is the plural of boxer in Irish?
The plural of dornálaí is dornálaithe; with the article, na dornálaithe means “the boxers”. The genitive plural is dornálaithe, as in cumann na ndornálaithe (the boxers' club).
Why does dornálaí change to dhornálaí or ndornálaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dornálaí becomes mo dhornálaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndornálaí (eclipsis).
What is the word for the sport of boxing?
The sport is 'dornálaíocht', and the person is 'dornálaí'; both come from 'dorn', a fist.
Does 'dornálaí' mean a boxer dog?
No, 'dornálaí' is a person who boxes; the dog breed is usually just called 'bocsaeir' or described differently.
