HeyRuaHow to say “invader” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionróir
- English:
- invader
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-roh-ir” /ˈʊnˠɾˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- ionróirí (invaders)
- Genitive singular:
- ionróra, an ionróra (e.g. arm an ionróra, the invader's army)
- Genitive plural:
- ionróirí, na n-ionróirí (e.g. teacht na n-ionróirí, the arrival of the invaders)
What does “ionróir” mean?
- invader
- A person or force that invades a country or place by force.Also: attacker, intruder.
“Ionróir” with the article
The plural of invader in Irish is ionróirí. Here is ionróir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ionróir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionróir, the Irish word for invader.
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Invader in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for invader?
The Irish for invader is ionróir (pronounced “UN-roh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionróirí.
How do you pronounce ionróir in Irish?
Ionróir is said like “UN-roh-ir” (IPA /ˈʊnˠɾˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of invader in Irish?
The plural of ionróir is ionróirí; with the article, na hionróirí means “the invaders”. The genitive plural is ionróirí, as in teacht na n-ionróirí (the arrival of the invaders).
Why does ionróir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionróir (the invader), a hionróir (her invader), a n-ionróir (their invader), na hionróirí (the invaders).
What is the word for the invasion itself?
The act of invading is 'ionradh', so an invader, 'ionróir', carries out an 'ionradh'.
