HeyRuaHow to say “inciter” in Irish
- Irish:
- spreagthóir
- English:
- inciter, motivator, exciter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPRAG-hore” /ˈsˠpˠɾʲaɡəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- spreagthóirí (inciters)
- Genitive singular:
- spreagthóra, an spreagthóra (e.g. ainm an spreagthóra, the name of the instigator)
- Genitive plural:
- spreagthóirí, na spreagthóirí (e.g. liosta na spreagthóirí, the list of the instigators)
What does “spreagthóir” mean?
“Spreagthóir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- inciter
- A person who urges, stirs up or incites others to act.Also: instigator, agitator, prompter.
2 other meanings: motivator or exciter
- 2motivator
- A person or thing that encourages or inspires someone to do something.Also: encourager, inspirer, stimulus.
- 3exciter
- In electrical engineering, a device that supplies the current that excites a generator's field.Also: excitation device.
“Spreagthóir” with the article
The plural of inciter in Irish is spreagthóirí. Here is spreagthóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spreagthóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spreagthóir, the Irish word for inciter.
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Inciter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inciter?
The Irish for inciter is spreagthóir (pronounced “SPRAG-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spreagthóirí. Depending on context it can also mean motivator or exciter.
How do you pronounce spreagthóir in Irish?
Spreagthóir is said like “SPRAG-hore” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠɾʲaɡəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of inciter in Irish?
The plural of spreagthóir is spreagthóirí; with the article, na spreagthóirí means “the inciters”. The genitive plural is spreagthóirí, as in liosta na spreagthóirí (the list of the instigators).
Does spreagthóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spreagthóir can mean inciter, motivator or exciter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'spreagthóir' related to 'spreagadh'?
'Spreagthóir' is the agent noun from the verb 'spreag' (incite, encourage), whose verbal noun is 'spreagadh', so a 'spreagthóir' is one who does the 'spreagadh'.
Is 'spreagthóir' always negative?
No. It can mean an inciter of trouble, but also a positive motivator; context decides, while 'gríosóir' leans more towards stirring up trouble.
