HeyRuaHow to say “carnivore” in Irish
- Irish:
- carnabhóir
- English:
- carnivore
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-nuh-vore” /ˈkaɾˠn̪ˠəwoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- carnabhóirí (carnivores)
- Genitive singular:
- carnabhóra, an charnabhóra (e.g. fiacla an charnabhóra, the carnivore's teeth)
- Genitive plural:
- carnabhóirí, na gcarnabhóirí (e.g. aiste bia na gcarnabhóirí, the diet of carnivores)
What does “carnabhóir” mean?
- carnivore
- An animal that eats meat, such as a lion or a wolf.Also: meat-eater, carnivorous animal, predator.
“Carnabhóir” with the article
The plural of carnivore in Irish is carnabhóirí. Here is carnabhóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Carnabhóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using carnabhóir, the Irish word for carnivore.
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Carnivore in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for carnivore?
The Irish for carnivore is carnabhóir (pronounced “KAR-nuh-vore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is carnabhóirí.
How do you pronounce carnabhóir in Irish?
Carnabhóir is said like “KAR-nuh-vore” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠn̪ˠəwoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of carnivore in Irish?
The plural of carnabhóir is carnabhóirí; with the article, na carnabhóirí means “the carnivores”. The genitive plural is carnabhóirí, as in aiste bia na gcarnabhóirí (the diet of carnivores).
Why does carnabhóir change to charnabhóir or gcarnabhóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) carnabhóir becomes mo charnabhóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcarnabhóir (eclipsis).
What are the words for herbivore and omnivore?
A herbivore is 'luibhiteoir' and an omnivore is 'uiliteoir', alongside 'carnabhóir' for a carnivore.
