HeyRuaHow to say “drinker” in Irish
- Irish:
- óltóir
- English:
- drinker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OHL-tohr” /ˈoːl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- óltóirí (drinkers)
- Genitive singular:
- óltóra, an óltóra (e.g. sláinte an óltóra, the drinker's health)
- Genitive plural:
- óltóirí, na n-óltóirí (e.g. nósanna na n-óltóirí, the habits of the drinkers)
What does “óltóir” mean?
- drinker
- A person who drinks, especially one who regularly drinks alcohol.Also: boozer, heavy drinker, tippler.
Other Irish words for drinker: pótaire (drunkard)
“Óltóir” with the article
The plural of drinker in Irish is óltóirí. Here is óltóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Óltóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using óltóir, the Irish word for drinker.
Other nouns in Irish
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Drinker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for drinker?
The Irish for drinker is óltóir (pronounced “OHL-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is óltóirí.
How do you pronounce óltóir in Irish?
Óltóir is said like “OHL-tohr” (IPA /ˈoːl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of drinker in Irish?
The plural of óltóir is óltóirí; with the article, na hóltóirí means “the drinkers”. The genitive plural is óltóirí, as in nósanna na n-óltóirí (the habits of the drinkers).
Why does óltóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-óltóir (the drinker), a hóltóir (her drinker), a n-óltóir (their drinker), na hóltóirí (the drinkers).
What is the difference between 'óltóir' and 'pótaire'?
'Óltóir' simply means a drinker and can be neutral, while 'pótaire' is a disapproving word for a drunkard or boozer. 'Meisceoir' also means a drunkard.
