Journalist in Irish (Iriseoir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for journalist?

The Irish for journalist is iriseoir (pronounced “IR-ish-ohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iriseoirí.

Q: What is the plural of journalist in Irish?

The plural of iriseoir is iriseoirí; with the article, na hiriseoirí means “the journalists”. The genitive plural is iriseoirí, as in cumann na n-iriseoirí (the journalists' association).

How to say “journalist” in Irish

Irish:: iriseoir
English:: journalist
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “IR-ish-ohr” /ˈɪɾʲɪʃoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: iriseoirí (journalists)
Genitive singular:: iriseora, an iriseora (e.g. alt an iriseora, the journalist's article)
Genitive plural:: iriseoirí, na n-iriseoirí (e.g. cumann na n-iriseoirí, the journalists' association)

What does “iriseoir” mean?

journalist: A person who writes or reports news for a newspaper, magazine, radio, television or website.Also: reporter, newspaperman, correspondent.

Other Irish words for journalist: nuachtóir (journalist)

“Iriseoir” with the article

The plural of journalist in Irish is iriseoirí. Here is iriseoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-iriseoir

the journalist

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hiriseoirí

the journalists

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Iriseoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using iriseoir, the Irish word for journalist.

Is iriseoir í mo dheirfiúr.

My sister is a journalist.

Fuair mé glaoch ón iriseoir inné.

I got a call from the journalist yesterday.

Bhí na hiriseoirí ag fanacht taobh amuigh den chúirt.

The journalists were waiting outside the court.

Níor fhreagair an t-aire ceist an iriseora.

The minister didn't answer the journalist's question.

Ba mhaith liom a bheith i m'iriseoir.

I'd like to be a journalist.

Labhair sé le hiriseoir ón nuachtán áitiúil.

He spoke to a journalist from the local paper.

Tháinig go leor iriseoirí chuig an bpreasócáid.

Lots of journalists came to the press conference.

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Journalist in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for journalist?

The Irish for journalist is iriseoir (pronounced “IR-ish-ohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iriseoirí.

How do you pronounce iriseoir in Irish?

Iriseoir is said like “IR-ish-ohr” (IPA /ˈɪɾʲɪʃoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of journalist in Irish?

The plural of iriseoir is iriseoirí; with the article, na hiriseoirí means “the journalists”. The genitive plural is iriseoirí, as in cumann na n-iriseoirí (the journalists' association).

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iriseoir (the journalist), a hiriseoir (her journalist), a n-iriseoir (their journalist), na hiriseoirí (the journalists).

What is the difference between 'iriseoir' and 'tuairisceoir'?

'Iriseoir' is the general word for a journalist, while 'tuairisceoir' means a reporter who reports on events. The profession itself is 'iriseoireacht'.

How do I say 'I am a journalist'?

Say 'Is iriseoir mé' or 'Táim i m'iriseoir'.

Journalist in Irish (Iriseoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage