HeyRuaHow to say “loser” in Irish
- Irish:
- cailliúnaí
- English:
- loser
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAL-yoo-nee” /ˈkalʲuːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- cailliúnaithe (losers)
- Genitive singular:
- cailliúnaí, an chailliúnaí (e.g. cás an chailliúnaí, the loser's case)
- Genitive plural:
- cailliúnaithe, na gcailliúnaithe (e.g. ainmneacha na gcailliúnaithe, the names of the losers)
What does “cailliúnaí” mean?
- loser
- A person who loses something, especially one who suffers a loss in a deal, contest or situation.Also: person who loses, losing party.
“Cailliúnaí” with the article
The plural of loser in Irish is cailliúnaithe. Here is cailliúnaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cailliúnaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cailliúnaí, the Irish word for loser.
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Loser in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for loser?
The Irish for loser is cailliúnaí (pronounced “KAL-yoo-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cailliúnaithe.
How do you pronounce cailliúnaí in Irish?
Cailliúnaí is said like “KAL-yoo-nee” (IPA /ˈkalʲuːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of loser in Irish?
The plural of cailliúnaí is cailliúnaithe; with the article, na cailliúnaithe means “the losers”. The genitive plural is cailliúnaithe, as in ainmneacha na gcailliúnaithe (the names of the losers).
Why does cailliúnaí change to chailliúnaí or gcailliúnaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cailliúnaí becomes mo chailliúnaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcailliúnaí (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'cailliúnaí'?
The opposite is 'buaiteoir' (winner), as in 'buaiteoirí agus cailliúnaithe' (winners and losers).
