Gunner in Irish (Gunnadóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for gunner?

The Irish for gunner is gunnadóir (pronounced “GUN-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gunnadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean gunman.

Q: What is the plural of gunner in Irish?

The plural of gunnadóir is gunnadóirí; with the article, na gunnadóirí means “the gunners”. The genitive plural is gunnadóirí, as in aonad na ngunnadóirí (the gunners' unit).

Q: Does gunnadóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gunnadóir can mean gunner or gunman, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “gunner” in Irish

Irish:: gunnadóir
English:: gunner, gunman
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “GUN-uh-dohr” /ˈɡʊnˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: gunnadóirí (gunners)
Genitive singular:: gunnadóra, an ghunnadóra (e.g. suíochán an ghunnadóra, the gunner's seat)
Genitive plural:: gunnadóirí, na ngunnadóirí (e.g. aonad na ngunnadóirí, the gunners' unit)

What does “gunnadóir” mean?

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

gunner: A soldier or sailor who operates a large gun or artillery piece.Also: artilleryman, cannoneer.

1 other meaning: gunman

2gunman: A person armed with a gun, especially one who uses it to commit violence.Also: shooter, armed man.

“Gunnadóir” with the article

The plural of gunner in Irish is gunnadóirí. Here is gunnadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an gunnadóir

the gunner

No change after an

na gunnadóirí

the gunners

Plural: no change after na

“Gunnadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gunnadóir, the Irish word for gunner.

Bhí sé ina ghunnadóir san arm.

He was a gunner in the army.

Theith an gunnadóir ón láthair.

The gunman fled the scene.

Gabhadh beirt ghunnadóirí aréir.

Two gunmen were arrested last night.

Bhí ainm an ghunnadóra ar eolas ag na gardaí.

The police knew the gunman's name.

Ba ghunnadóir maith é mo sheanathair.

My grandfather was a good gunner.

Sheas na gunnadóirí in aice leis na gunnaí móra.

The gunners stood beside the cannons.

Chuaigh gunnadóir isteach sa bhanc ar maidin.

A gunman went into the bank this morning.

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Gunner in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for gunner?

The Irish for gunner is gunnadóir (pronounced “GUN-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gunnadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean gunman.

How do you pronounce gunnadóir in Irish?

Gunnadóir is said like “GUN-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈɡʊnˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of gunner in Irish?

The plural of gunnadóir is gunnadóirí; with the article, na gunnadóirí means “the gunners”. The genitive plural is gunnadóirí, as in aonad na ngunnadóirí (the gunners' unit).

Does gunnadóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gunnadóir can mean gunner or gunman, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does gunnadóir change to ghunnadóir or ngunnadóir?

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

Is 'gunnadóir' the usual word for a gunman in news reports?

It is used, but news reports also often say 'fear gunna' or 'fear armtha' for a gunman.

Gunner in Irish (Gunnadóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage