HeyRuaHow to say “liberator” in Irish
- Irish:
- saorthóir
- English:
- liberator, saviour
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SEER-hoh-ir” /ˈsˠiːɾˠhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- saorthóirí (liberators)
- Genitive singular:
- saorthóra, an tsaorthóra (e.g. cuimhne an tsaorthóra, the memory of the liberator)
- Genitive plural:
- saorthóirí, na saorthóirí (e.g. ainmneacha na saorthóirí, the names of the liberators)
What does “saorthóir” mean?
“Saorthóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- liberator
- A person who sets others free, especially a people from oppression or foreign rule.Also: deliverer, emancipator, freer.
1 other meaning: saviour
- 2saviour
- One who saves or redeems; used especially of Christ as the Saviour.Also: redeemer, rescuer.
“Saorthóir” with the article
The plural of liberator in Irish is saorthóirí. Here is saorthóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Saorthóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saorthóir, the Irish word for liberator.
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Liberator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for liberator?
The Irish for liberator is saorthóir (pronounced “SEER-hoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is saorthóirí. Depending on context it can also mean saviour.
How do you pronounce saorthóir in Irish?
Saorthóir is said like “SEER-hoh-ir” (IPA /ˈsˠiːɾˠhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of liberator in Irish?
The plural of saorthóir is saorthóirí; with the article, na saorthóirí means “the liberators”. The genitive plural is saorthóirí, as in ainmneacha na saorthóirí (the names of the liberators).
Does saorthóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Saorthóir can mean liberator or saviour, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does saorthóir change to shaorthóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaorthóir. After ár (our) it stays ár saorthóir, because s does not take eclipsis.
Who is 'an Saorthóir' in Irish history?
'An Saorthóir' (the Liberator) is the traditional title of Dónall Ó Conaill, who won Catholic Emancipation.
Is 'saorthóir' the same as 'Slánaitheoir'?
'Slánaitheoir' is the usual word for Christ the Saviour; 'saorthóir' mainly means a political liberator.
