HeyRuaHow to say “dancer” in Irish
- Irish:
- rinceoir
- English:
- dancer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RING-kyohr” /ˈɾʲiːŋʲcoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- rinceoirí (dancers)
- Genitive singular:
- rinceora, an rinceora (e.g. bróga an rinceora, the dancer's shoes)
- Genitive plural:
- rinceoirí, na rinceoirí (e.g. feisteas na rinceoirí, the dancers' costumes)
What does “rinceoir” mean?
- dancer
- A person who dances, either for fun or as a performer.Also: dance performer, step dancer.
Other Irish words for dancer: damhsóir (dancer)
“Rinceoir” with the article
The plural of dancer in Irish is rinceoirí. Here is rinceoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rinceoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rinceoir, the Irish word for dancer.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dancer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dancer?
The Irish for dancer is rinceoir (pronounced “RING-kyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rinceoirí.
How do you pronounce rinceoir in Irish?
Rinceoir is said like “RING-kyohr” (IPA /ˈɾʲiːŋʲcoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of dancer in Irish?
The plural of rinceoir is rinceoirí; with the article, na rinceoirí means “the dancers”. The genitive plural is rinceoirí, as in feisteas na rinceoirí (the dancers' costumes).
What is the difference between 'rinceoir' and 'damhsóir'?
Both mean dancer; 'rinceoir' (from 'rince') is the general standard word, while 'damhsóir' (from 'damhsa') is used especially in Connacht.
