Commentator in Irish (Tráchtaire): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for commentator?

The Irish for commentator is tráchtaire (pronounced “TRAWKH-tir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tráchtairí.

Q: What is the plural of commentator in Irish?

The plural of tráchtaire is tráchtairí; with the article, na tráchtairí means “the commentators”. The genitive plural is tráchtairí, as in tuairimí na dtráchtairí (the commentators' opinions).

How to say “commentator” in Irish

Irish:: tráchtaire
English:: commentator
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “TRAWKH-tir-uh” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠaːxt̪ˠəɾʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: tráchtairí (commentators)
Genitive singular:: tráchtaire, an tráchtaire (e.g. guth an tráchtaire, the commentator's voice)
Genitive plural:: tráchtairí, na dtráchtairí (e.g. tuairimí na dtráchtairí, the commentators' opinions)

What does “tráchtaire” mean?

“Tráchtaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

commentator: A person who gives a spoken commentary, for example on a sports match on radio or television.Also: sports commentator, broadcaster.

1 other meaning:

2commentator: A person who writes or speaks comments and analysis on events, such as politics or current affairs.Also: pundit, analyst, critic.

“Tráchtaire” with the article

The plural of commentator in Irish is tráchtairí. Here is tráchtaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tráchtaire

the commentator

No change after an

na tráchtairí

the commentators

Plural: no change after na

“Tráchtaire” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tráchtaire, the Irish word for commentator.

Is tráchtaire spóirt é ar Raidió na Gaeltachta.

He is a sports commentator on Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Bhí an tráchtaire an-sceitimíneach ag deireadh an chluiche.

The commentator was very excited at the end of the match.

Níor aontaigh mé le tuairim an tráchtaire.

I didn't agree with the commentator's opinion.

Dúirt na tráchtairí go raibh an fhoireann go hiontach.

The commentators said the team was brilliant.

Ba mhaith le mo dheartháir a bheith ina thráchtaire.

My brother would like to be a commentator.

Tá tráchtairí polaitíochta ag caint faoin toghchán.

Political commentators are talking about the election.

Chuala mé tráchtaire nua ar an teilifís aréir.

I heard a new commentator on television last night.

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Commentator in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for commentator?

The Irish for commentator is tráchtaire (pronounced “TRAWKH-tir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tráchtairí.

How do you pronounce tráchtaire in Irish?

Tráchtaire is said like “TRAWKH-tir-uh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠaːxt̪ˠəɾʲə/).

What is the plural of commentator in Irish?

The plural of tráchtaire is tráchtairí; with the article, na tráchtairí means “the commentators”. The genitive plural is tráchtairí, as in tuairimí na dtráchtairí (the commentators' opinions).

Why does tráchtaire change to thráchtaire or dtráchtaire?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tráchtaire becomes mo thráchtaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtráchtaire (eclipsis).

What is the word for the commentary itself?

The commentary is 'tráchtaireacht', as in 'tráchtaireacht bheo' (live commentary); 'tráchtaire' is the person giving it.

Commentator in Irish (Tráchtaire): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage