Enthusiast in Irish (Díograiseoir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for enthusiast?

The Irish for enthusiast is díograiseoir (pronounced “DEE-uh-grish-ohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díograiseoirí. Depending on context it can also mean zealot.

Q: What is the plural of enthusiast in Irish?

The plural of díograiseoir is díograiseoirí; with the article, na díograiseoirí means “the enthusiasts”. The genitive plural is díograiseoirí, as in cumann na ndíograiseoirí (the enthusiasts' society).

Q: Does díograiseoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Díograiseoir can mean enthusiast or zealot, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “enthusiast” in Irish

Irish:: díograiseoir
English:: enthusiast, zealot
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “DEE-uh-grish-ohr” /ˈdʲiːəɡɾəʃoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: díograiseoirí (enthusiasts)
Genitive singular:: díograiseora, an díograiseora (e.g. díograis an díograiseora, the enthusiast's zeal)
Genitive plural:: díograiseoirí, na ndíograiseoirí (e.g. cumann na ndíograiseoirí, the enthusiasts' society)

What does “díograiseoir” mean?

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

enthusiast: A person who is very keen on and devoted to a particular activity or interest.Also: buff, fan, devotee.

1 other meaning: zealot

2zealot: A person who is fervently, sometimes excessively, devoted to a cause or belief.Also: votary, fanatic.

“Díograiseoir” with the article

The plural of enthusiast in Irish is díograiseoirí. Here is díograiseoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an díograiseoir

the enthusiast

No change after an

na díograiseoirí

the enthusiasts

Plural: no change after na

“Díograiseoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using díograiseoir, the Irish word for enthusiast.

Is díograiseoir mór ceoil é m'uncail.

My uncle is a great music enthusiast.

Bhí an díograiseoir ag caint faoin teanga ar feadh uair an chloig.

The enthusiast talked about the language for an hour.

Tháinig díograiseoirí ó gach cearn den tír.

Enthusiasts came from every corner of the country.

Ba é sin tuairim an díograiseora.

That was the enthusiast's opinion.

Níl ionam ach díograiseoir, ní saineolaí mé.

I'm only an enthusiast, I'm not an expert.

Bíonn na díograiseoirí gailf amuigh go luath.

The golf enthusiasts are out early.

Bhí díograiseoir creidimh ag seanmóireacht sa chearnóg.

A religious zealot was preaching in the square.

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Enthusiast in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for enthusiast?

The Irish for enthusiast is díograiseoir (pronounced “DEE-uh-grish-ohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díograiseoirí. Depending on context it can also mean zealot.

How do you pronounce díograiseoir in Irish?

Díograiseoir is said like “DEE-uh-grish-ohr” (IPA /ˈdʲiːəɡɾəʃoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of enthusiast in Irish?

The plural of díograiseoir is díograiseoirí; with the article, na díograiseoirí means “the enthusiasts”. The genitive plural is díograiseoirí, as in cumann na ndíograiseoirí (the enthusiasts' society).

Does díograiseoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Díograiseoir can mean enthusiast or zealot, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does díograiseoir change to dhíograiseoir or ndíograiseoir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díograiseoir becomes mo dhíograiseoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíograiseoir (eclipsis).

What word is díograiseoir related to?

It comes from díograis, meaning zeal or enthusiasm, and the adjective díograiseach, meaning zealous or keen.

Enthusiast in Irish (Díograiseoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage