Denier in Irish (Séantóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for denier?

The Irish for denier is séantóir (pronounced “SHAYN-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is séantóirí. Depending on context it can also mean renegade.

Q: What is the plural of denier in Irish?

The plural of séantóir is séantóirí; with the article, na séantóirí means “the deniers”. The genitive plural is séantóirí, as in tuairimí na séantóirí (the opinions of the deniers).

Q: Does séantóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Séantóir can mean denier or renegade, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “denier” in Irish

Irish:: séantóir
English:: denier, renegade
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SHAYN-toh-ir” /ˈʃeːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: séantóirí (deniers)
Genitive singular:: séantóra, an tséantóra (e.g. argóintí an tséantóra, the denier's arguments)
Genitive plural:: séantóirí, na séantóirí (e.g. tuairimí na séantóirí, the opinions of the deniers)

What does “séantóir” mean?

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

denier: A person who denies something, such as a fact or a claim.Also: one who denies, disclaimer.

1 other meaning: renegade

2renegade: A person who renounces or abandons their faith, cause or allegiance.Also: apostate, renouncer, defector.

“Séantóir” with the article

The plural of denier in Irish is séantóirí. Here is séantóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an séantóir

the denier

No change after an

na séantóirí

the deniers

Plural: no change after na

“Séantóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using séantóir, the Irish word for denier.

Is séantóir athrú aeráide é an polaiteoir sin.

That politician is a climate change denier.

Níor éist aon duine leis an séantóir.

Nobody listened to the denier.

Bhí cáil an tséantóra ag fás sa pharóiste.

The renegade's notoriety was growing in the parish.

Tá a lán séantóirí ar na meáin shóisialta.

There are many deniers on social media.

Thug siad séantóir air nuair a d'fhág sé an eaglais.

They called him an apostate when he left the church.

Ní raibh sna séantóirí ach grúpa beag.

The deniers were only a small group.

Labhair an t-eolaí go díreach leis na séantóirí.

The scientist spoke directly to the deniers.

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Denier in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for denier?

The Irish for denier is séantóir (pronounced “SHAYN-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is séantóirí. Depending on context it can also mean renegade.

How do you pronounce séantóir in Irish?

Séantóir is said like “SHAYN-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈʃeːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of denier in Irish?

The plural of séantóir is séantóirí; with the article, na séantóirí means “the deniers”. The genitive plural is séantóirí, as in tuairimí na séantóirí (the opinions of the deniers).

Does séantóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Séantóir can mean denier or renegade, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does séantóir change to shéantóir?

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

What verb is séantóir related to?

It comes from the verb séan, 'deny, renounce', whose verbal noun is séanadh.

Denier in Irish (Séantóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage