HeyRuaHow to say “entertainer” in Irish
- Irish:
- siamsóir
- English:
- entertainer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-um-sore” /ˈʃiəmˠsˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- siamsóirí (entertainers)
- Genitive singular:
- siamsóra, an tsiamsóra (e.g. táille an tsiamsóra, the entertainer's fee)
- Genitive plural:
- siamsóirí, na siamsóirí (e.g. taispeántas na siamsóirí, the entertainers' show)
What does “siamsóir” mean?
- entertainer
- A person who entertains people, for example by singing, joking or performing.Also: performer, showman.
“Siamsóir” with the article
The plural of entertainer in Irish is siamsóirí. Here is siamsóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Siamsóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using siamsóir, the Irish word for entertainer.
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Entertainer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for entertainer?
The Irish for entertainer is siamsóir (pronounced “SHEE-um-sore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is siamsóirí.
How do you pronounce siamsóir in Irish?
Siamsóir is said like “SHEE-um-sore” (IPA /ˈʃiəmˠsˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of entertainer in Irish?
The plural of siamsóir is siamsóirí; with the article, na siamsóirí means “the entertainers”. The genitive plural is siamsóirí, as in taispeántas na siamsóirí (the entertainers' show).
Why does siamsóir change to shiamsóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiamsóir. After ár (our) it stays ár siamsóir, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'siamsóir' related to 'siamsa'?
'Siamsóir' is formed from 'siamsa', meaning entertainment or amusement, so a 'siamsóir' is one who provides 'siamsa'.
What is the difference between 'siamsóir' and 'fuirseoir'?
'Siamsóir' is any entertainer, while 'fuirseoir' is specifically a comedian or clown.
