HeyRuaHow to say “discoverer” in Irish
- Irish:
- fionnachtaí
- English:
- discoverer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FYUN-ukh-tee” /ˈfʲʊnˠəxt̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- fionnachtaithe (discoverers)
- Genitive singular:
- fionnachtaí, an fhionnachtaí (e.g. ainm an fhionnachtaí, the name of the discoverer)
- Genitive plural:
- fionnachtaithe, na bhfionnachtaithe (e.g. saothar na bhfionnachtaithe, the work of the discoverers)
What does “fionnachtaí” mean?
- discoverer
- A person who discovers something, such as a place, fact or invention.Also: finder, explorer.
“Fionnachtaí” with the article
The plural of discoverer in Irish is fionnachtaithe. Here is fionnachtaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fionnachtaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fionnachtaí, the Irish word for discoverer.
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Discoverer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for discoverer?
The Irish for discoverer is fionnachtaí (pronounced “FYUN-ukh-tee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fionnachtaithe.
How do you pronounce fionnachtaí in Irish?
Fionnachtaí is said like “FYUN-ukh-tee” (IPA /ˈfʲʊnˠəxt̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of discoverer in Irish?
The plural of fionnachtaí is fionnachtaithe; with the article, na fionnachtaithe means “the discoverers”. The genitive plural is fionnachtaithe, as in saothar na bhfionnachtaithe (the work of the discoverers).
Why does fionnachtaí change to fhionnachtaí or bhfionnachtaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fionnachtaí becomes m'fhionnachtaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfionnachtaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fionnachtaí and aireagóir?
Fionnachtaí is someone who discovers something that already exists, while aireagóir is an inventor who creates something new. The discovery itself is fionnachtain.
