HeyRuaHow to say “entrant” in Irish
- Irish:
- iontrálaí
- English:
- entrant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-traw-lee” /ˈuːn̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠaːl̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- iontrálaithe (entrants)
- Genitive singular:
- iontrálaí, an iontrálaí (e.g. ainm an iontrálaí, the entrant's name)
- Genitive plural:
- iontrálaithe, na n-iontrálaithe (e.g. liosta na n-iontrálaithe, the list of entrants)
What does “iontrálaí” mean?
- entrant
- A person who enters a competition, examination or contest.Also: competitor, participant, candidate.
“Iontrálaí” with the article
The plural of entrant in Irish is iontrálaithe. Here is iontrálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iontrálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iontrálaí, the Irish word for entrant.
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Entrant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for entrant?
The Irish for entrant is iontrálaí (pronounced “UN-traw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iontrálaithe.
How do you pronounce iontrálaí in Irish?
Iontrálaí is said like “UN-traw-lee” (IPA /ˈuːn̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠaːl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of entrant in Irish?
The plural of iontrálaí is iontrálaithe; with the article, na hiontrálaithe means “the entrants”. The genitive plural is iontrálaithe, as in liosta na n-iontrálaithe (the list of entrants).
Why does iontrálaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iontrálaí (the entrant), a hiontrálaí (her entrant), a n-iontrálaí (their entrant), na hiontrálaithe (the entrants).
What is the difference between 'iontrálaí' and 'iontráil'?
'Iontrálaí' is the person who enters, the entrant, while 'iontráil' is the entry itself, for example an entry form or an entry in a register.
