HeyRuaHow to say “hillwalker” in Irish
- Irish:
- cnocadóir
- English:
- hillwalker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRUK-uh-dohr” /ˈkɾʊkəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cnocadóirí (hillwalkers)
- Genitive singular:
- cnocadóra, an chnocadóra (e.g. mála an chnocadóra, the hillwalker's bag)
- Genitive plural:
- cnocadóirí, na gcnocadóirí (e.g. club cnocadóirí, a hillwalkers' club)
What does “cnocadóir” mean?
- hillwalker
- A person who walks or climbs in hills and mountains for recreation.Also: hill walker, hiker, rambler, mountain walker.
“Cnocadóir” with the article
The plural of hillwalker in Irish is cnocadóirí. Here is cnocadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cnocadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cnocadóir, the Irish word for hillwalker.
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Hillwalker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hillwalker?
The Irish for hillwalker is cnocadóir (pronounced “KRUK-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cnocadóirí.
How do you pronounce cnocadóir in Irish?
Cnocadóir is said like “KRUK-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈkɾʊkəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of hillwalker in Irish?
The plural of cnocadóir is cnocadóirí; with the article, na cnocadóirí means “the hillwalkers”. The genitive plural is cnocadóirí, as in club cnocadóirí (a hillwalkers' club).
Why does cnocadóir change to chnocadóir or gcnocadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cnocadóir becomes mo chnocadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcnocadóir (eclipsis).
What is the word for the activity of hillwalking?
The activity is 'cnocadóireacht', and the person who does it is a 'cnocadóir'.
Is a 'cnocadóir' the same as a mountaineer?
Not quite: a 'cnocadóir' is a hillwalker, while a serious mountain climber is usually a 'sléibhteoir'.
