HeyRuaHow to say “hunter” in Irish
- Irish:
- sealgaire
- English:
- hunter, searcher
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAL-uh-gir-eh” /ˈʃalˠəɡəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- sealgairí (hunters)
- Genitive singular:
- sealgaire, an tsealgaire (e.g. gunna an tsealgaire, the hunter's gun)
- Genitive plural:
- sealgairí, na sealgairí (e.g. cumann na sealgairí, the hunters' association)
What does “sealgaire” mean?
“Sealgaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hunter
- A person who hunts wild animals or birds.Also: huntsman, huntress.
1 other meaning: searcher
- 2searcher
- A person who searches or forages for something.Also: forager, seeker.
Other Irish words for hunter: fiagaí (hunter)
“Sealgaire” with the article
The plural of hunter in Irish is sealgairí. Here is sealgaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sealgaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sealgaire, the Irish word for hunter.
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Hunter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hunter?
The Irish for hunter is sealgaire (pronounced “SHAL-uh-gir-eh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sealgairí. Depending on context it can also mean searcher.
How do you pronounce sealgaire in Irish?
Sealgaire is said like “SHAL-uh-gir-eh” (IPA /ˈʃalˠəɡəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of hunter in Irish?
The plural of sealgaire is sealgairí; with the article, na sealgairí means “the hunters”. The genitive plural is sealgairí, as in cumann na sealgairí (the hunters' association).
Does sealgaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sealgaire can mean hunter or searcher, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sealgaire change to shealgaire?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shealgaire. After ár (our) it stays ár sealgaire, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sealgaire' and 'fiagaí'?
Both mean hunter; 'fiagaí' is linked to 'fiach' (the chase, often with hounds), while 'sealgaire' comes from 'seilg' (hunting, prey) and is the more general word.
