Instrumentalist in Irish (Ionstraimí): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for instrumentalist?

The Irish for instrumentalist is ionstraimí (pronounced “IN-struh-mee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionstraimithe.

Q: What is the plural of instrumentalist in Irish?

The plural of ionstraimí is ionstraimithe; with the article, na hionstraimithe means “the instrumentalists”. The genitive plural is ionstraimithe, as in comórtas ionstraimithe (a competition for instrumentalists).

How to say “instrumentalist” in Irish

Irish:: ionstraimí
English:: instrumentalist
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “IN-struh-mee” /ˈinˠsˠt̪ˠɾˠəmʲiː/

Various forms

Plural:: ionstraimithe (instrumentalists)
Genitive singular:: ionstraimí, an ionstraimí (e.g. cumas an ionstraimí, the instrumentalist's ability)
Genitive plural:: ionstraimithe, na n-ionstraimithe (e.g. comórtas ionstraimithe, a competition for instrumentalists)

What does “ionstraimí” mean?

instrumentalist: A musician who plays a musical instrument, as opposed to a singer.Also: instrument player, musician, player.

“Ionstraimí” with the article

The plural of instrumentalist in Irish is ionstraimithe. Here is ionstraimí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-ionstraimí

the instrumentalist

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hionstraimithe

the instrumentalists

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Ionstraimí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ionstraimí, the Irish word for instrumentalist.

Is ionstraimí den scoth í Máire.

Máire is an excellent instrumentalist.

Tháinig an t-ionstraimí ar an stáitse go ciúin.

The instrumentalist came onto the stage quietly.

Bhí ceithre ionstraimí sa bhanna.

There were four instrumentalists in the band.

Thaitin seinm an ionstraimí go mór liom.

I really enjoyed the instrumentalist's playing.

Tá na hionstraimithe ag cleachtadh sa halla anocht.

The instrumentalists are rehearsing in the hall tonight.

Is ionstraimí maith é mo dheartháir.

My brother is a good instrumentalist.

Bhí amhránaithe agus ionstraimithe ag an bhféile.

There were singers and instrumentalists at the festival.

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Instrumentalist in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for instrumentalist?

The Irish for instrumentalist is ionstraimí (pronounced “IN-struh-mee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionstraimithe.

How do you pronounce ionstraimí in Irish?

Ionstraimí is said like “IN-struh-mee” (IPA /ˈinˠsˠt̪ˠɾˠəmʲiː/).

What is the plural of instrumentalist in Irish?

The plural of ionstraimí is ionstraimithe; with the article, na hionstraimithe means “the instrumentalists”. The genitive plural is ionstraimithe, as in comórtas ionstraimithe (a competition for instrumentalists).

Why does ionstraimí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionstraimí (the instrumentalist), a hionstraimí (her instrumentalist), a n-ionstraimí (their instrumentalist), na hionstraimithe (the instrumentalists).

What is the difference between 'ionstraimí' and 'ceoltóir'?

'Ceoltóir' is any musician, while 'ionstraimí' specifically means someone who plays an instrument, from 'ionstraim' (instrument).

Instrumentalist in Irish (Ionstraimí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage