HeyRuaHow to say “guitarist” in Irish
- Irish:
- giotáraí
- English:
- guitarist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GIT-aw-ree” /ˈɟɪt̪ˠaːɾˠiː/
- Plural:
- giotáraithe (guitarists)
- Genitive singular:
- giotáraí, an ghiotáraí (e.g. giotár an ghiotáraí, the guitarist's guitar)
- Genitive plural:
- giotáraithe, na ngiotáraithe (e.g. comórtas giotáraithe, a guitarists' competition)
What does “giotáraí” mean?
- guitarist
- A person who plays the guitar.Also: guitar player.
“Giotáraí” with the article
The plural of guitarist in Irish is giotáraithe. Here is giotáraí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Giotáraí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using giotáraí, the Irish word for guitarist.
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Guitarist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for guitarist?
The Irish for guitarist is giotáraí (pronounced “GIT-aw-ree”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is giotáraithe.
How do you pronounce giotáraí in Irish?
Giotáraí is said like “GIT-aw-ree” (IPA /ˈɟɪt̪ˠaːɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of guitarist in Irish?
The plural of giotáraí is giotáraithe; with the article, na giotáraithe means “the guitarists”. The genitive plural is giotáraithe, as in comórtas giotáraithe (a guitarists' competition).
Why does giotáraí change to ghiotáraí or ngiotáraí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) giotáraí becomes mo ghiotáraí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngiotáraí (eclipsis).
How is 'giotáraí' related to 'giotár'?
'Giotár' is the guitar itself, and adding the agent ending -aí gives 'giotáraí', the person who plays it, like 'drumadóir' for a drummer.
