HeyRuaHow to say “dissenter” in Irish
- Irish:
- easaontóir
- English:
- dissenter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-een-toh-ir” /ˈasˌiːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- easaontóirí (dissenters)
- Genitive singular:
- easaontóra, an easaontóra (e.g. tuairim an easaontóra, the dissenter's opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- easaontóirí, na n-easaontóirí (e.g. cearta na n-easaontóirí, the rights of the dissenters)
What does “easaontóir” mean?
- dissenter
- A person who disagrees with an accepted opinion, decision or authority, especially in religion or politics.Also: dissident, nonconformist, objector.
“Easaontóir” with the article
The plural of dissenter in Irish is easaontóirí. Here is easaontóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Easaontóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using easaontóir, the Irish word for dissenter.
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Dissenter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dissenter?
The Irish for dissenter is easaontóir (pronounced “AS-een-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is easaontóirí.
How do you pronounce easaontóir in Irish?
Easaontóir is said like “AS-een-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈasˌiːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of dissenter in Irish?
The plural of easaontóir is easaontóirí; with the article, na heasaontóirí means “the dissenters”. The genitive plural is easaontóirí, as in cearta na n-easaontóirí (the rights of the dissenters).
Why does easaontóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-easaontóir (the dissenter), a heasaontóir (her dissenter), a n-easaontóir (their dissenter), na heasaontóirí (the dissenters).
How is 'easaontóir' related to 'easaontas'?
'Easaontas' means disagreement or dissent, and 'easaontóir' is the person who dissents; both come from 'aontú' (agree) with the negative prefix 'eas-'.
