HeyRuaHow to say “critic” in Irish
- Irish:
- léirmheastóir
- English:
- critic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAYR-vass-toer” /ˈlʲeːɾʲvʲasˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- léirmheastóirí (critics)
- Genitive singular:
- léirmheastóra, an léirmheastóra (e.g. tuairim an léirmheastóra, the critic's opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- léirmheastóirí, na léirmheastóirí (e.g. moladh na léirmheastóirí, the praise of the critics)
What does “léirmheastóir” mean?
- critic
- A person who writes or gives critical reviews of books, films, plays, music or other works.Also: reviewer, literary critic, film critic.
“Léirmheastóir” with the article
The plural of critic in Irish is léirmheastóirí. Here is léirmheastóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Léirmheastóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léirmheastóir, the Irish word for critic.
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Critic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for critic?
The Irish for critic is léirmheastóir (pronounced “LAYR-vass-toer”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is léirmheastóirí.
How do you pronounce léirmheastóir in Irish?
Léirmheastóir is said like “LAYR-vass-toer” (IPA /ˈlʲeːɾʲvʲasˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of critic in Irish?
The plural of léirmheastóir is léirmheastóirí; with the article, na léirmheastóirí means “the critics”. The genitive plural is léirmheastóirí, as in moladh na léirmheastóirí (the praise of the critics).
What is the difference between 'léirmheastóir' and 'cáinteoir'?
A 'léirmheastóir' reviews and evaluates works, whether positively or negatively, while a 'cáinteoir' is someone who finds fault or disparages. The review itself is a 'léirmheas'.
