HeyRuaHow to say “dancer” in Irish
- Irish:
- damhsóir
- English:
- dancer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “dow-SOH-ir” /ˈd̪ˠəuˌsˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- damhsóirí (dancers)
- Genitive singular:
- damhsóra, an damhsóra (e.g. bróga an damhsóra, the dancer's shoes)
- Genitive plural:
- damhsóirí, na ndamhsóirí (e.g. feisteas na ndamhsóirí, the dancers' costumes)
What does “damhsóir” mean?
- dancer
- A person who dances, either for pleasure or as a performer.Also: dance performer, ballet dancer.
Other Irish words for dancer: rinceoir (dancer)
“Damhsóir” with the article
The plural of dancer in Irish is damhsóirí. Here is damhsóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Damhsóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using damhsóir, 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 damhsóir (pronounced “dow-SOH-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is damhsóirí.
How do you pronounce damhsóir in Irish?
Damhsóir is said like “dow-SOH-ir” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠəuˌsˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of dancer in Irish?
The plural of damhsóir is damhsóirí; with the article, na damhsóirí means “the dancers”. The genitive plural is damhsóirí, as in feisteas na ndamhsóirí (the dancers' costumes).
Why does damhsóir change to dhamhsóir or ndamhsóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) damhsóir becomes mo dhamhsóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndamhsóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'damhsóir' and 'rinceoir'?
Both mean dancer. 'Rinceoir' is often used for traditional Irish dancing, while 'damhsóir' is common for dance in general.
