Deceiver in Irish (Mealltóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for deceiver?

The Irish for deceiver is mealltóir (pronounced “MYAL-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mealltóirí. Depending on context it can also mean charmer.

Q: What is the plural of deceiver in Irish?

The plural of mealltóir is mealltóirí; with the article, na mealltóirí means “the deceivers”. The genitive plural is mealltóirí, as in cleasanna na mealltóirí (the tricks of the deceivers).

Q: Does mealltóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mealltóir can mean deceiver or charmer, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “deceiver” in Irish

Irish:: mealltóir
English:: deceiver, charmer
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “MYAL-toh-ir” /ˈmʲal̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: mealltóirí (deceivers)
Genitive singular:: mealltóra, an mhealltóra (e.g. bréaga an mhealltóra, the deceiver's lies)
Genitive plural:: mealltóirí, na mealltóirí (e.g. cleasanna na mealltóirí, the tricks of the deceivers)

What does “mealltóir” mean?

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

deceiver: A person who deceives or tricks others.Also: impostor, cheat, trickster.

1 other meaning: charmer

2charmer: A person who coaxes, beguiles or seduces others with charm.Also: beguiler, coaxer, seducer.

Other Irish words for deceiver: bréagadóir (liar)

“Mealltóir” with the article

The plural of deceiver in Irish is mealltóirí. Here is mealltóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mealltóir

the deceiver

No change after an

na mealltóirí

the deceivers

Plural: no change after na

“Mealltóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mealltóir, the Irish word for deceiver.

Is mealltóir ceart é, ná creid é.

He's a real deceiver, don't believe him.

Chuir an mealltóir dallamullóg ar na seandaoine.

The impostor fooled the old people.

Níor aithin siad cleas an mhealltóra.

They didn't recognise the deceiver's trick.

Bíonn mealltóirí ar an idirlíon i gcónaí.

There are always con artists on the internet.

Ba mhealltóir mná é ina óige.

He was a charmer of women in his youth.

Tá a lán mealltóirí sa saol seo.

There are many deceivers in this world.

Chonaic mé mealltóir nathracha sa mhargadh.

I saw a snake charmer in the market.

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Deceiver in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for deceiver?

The Irish for deceiver is mealltóir (pronounced “MYAL-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mealltóirí. Depending on context it can also mean charmer.

How do you pronounce mealltóir in Irish?

Mealltóir is said like “MYAL-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈmʲal̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of deceiver in Irish?

The plural of mealltóir is mealltóirí; with the article, na mealltóirí means “the deceivers”. The genitive plural is mealltóirí, as in cleasanna na mealltóirí (the tricks of the deceivers).

Does mealltóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mealltóir can mean deceiver or charmer, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does mealltóir change to mhealltóir?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhealltóir. After ár (our) it stays ár mealltóir, because m does not take eclipsis.

What verb is mealltóir related to?

It comes from the verb meall, 'deceive, entice, charm', so a mealltóir is someone who does mealladh, whether by trickery or by charm.

Deceiver in Irish (Mealltóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage