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Innovator in Irish (Nuálaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for innovator is nuálaí, a masculine noun (plural nuálaithe).
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How to say “innovator” in Irish

Irish:
nuálaí
English:
innovator
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“NOO-aw-lee”  /ˈn̪ˠuəɑːl̪ˠiː/
Various forms
Plural:
nuálaithe (innovators)
Genitive singular:
nuálaí, an nuálaí (e.g. smaointe an nuálaí, the innovator's ideas)
Genitive plural:
nuálaithe, na nuálaithe (e.g. cumann na nuálaithe, the association of the innovators)

What does “nuálaí” mean?

innovator
A person who introduces new ideas, methods or products.Also: pioneer, inventor, trailblazer.

“Nuálaí” with the article

The plural of innovator in Irish is nuálaithe. Here is nuálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an nuálaí
the innovator
No change after an
na nuálaithe
the innovators
Plural: no change after na

“Nuálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using nuálaí, the Irish word for innovator.

Is nuálaí den scoth í an t-innealtóir sin.
That engineer is an excellent innovator.
Bhuaigh an nuálaí duais mhór anuraidh.
The innovator won a big prize last year.
Tá cáil an nuálaí ag fás go tapa.
The innovator's reputation is growing quickly.
Teastaíonn nuálaithe óga ón tionscal seo.
This industry needs young innovators.
Bhí m'athair ina nuálaí ina cheird féin.
My father was an innovator in his own trade.
Tagann na nuálaithe seo le chéile gach mí.
These innovators meet every month.
Thug an rialtas tacaíocht do nuálaithe gnó.
The government gave support to business innovators.

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Innovator in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for innovator?

The Irish for innovator is nuálaí (pronounced “NOO-aw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is nuálaithe.

How do you pronounce nuálaí in Irish?

Nuálaí is said like “NOO-aw-lee” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠuəɑːl̪ˠiː/).

What is the plural of innovator in Irish?

The plural of nuálaí is nuálaithe; with the article, na nuálaithe means “the innovators”. The genitive plural is nuálaithe, as in cumann na nuálaithe (the association of the innovators).

What is the difference between 'nuálaí' and 'aireagóir'?

'Nuálaí' is an innovator who brings in new ideas or methods, while 'aireagóir' is an inventor who creates a new device. The related abstract noun is 'nuálaíocht', innovation.

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