HeyRuaHow to say “loyalist” in Irish
- Irish:
- dílseoir
- English:
- loyalist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEEL-shoh-ir” /ˈdʲiːlʲʃoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- dílseoirí (loyalists)
- Genitive singular:
- dílseora, an dílseora (e.g. tuairim an dílseora, the loyalist's opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- dílseoirí, na ndílseoirí (e.g. paráid na ndílseoirí, the loyalists' parade)
What does “dílseoir” mean?
- loyalist
- A person who is loyal to a ruler, government or cause, especially, in Ireland, a supporter of the union with Britain.Also: royalist, unionist loyalist, loyal supporter.
“Dílseoir” with the article
The plural of loyalist in Irish is dílseoirí. Here is dílseoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dílseoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dílseoir, the Irish word for loyalist.
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Loyalist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for loyalist?
The Irish for loyalist is dílseoir (pronounced “DEEL-shoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dílseoirí.
How do you pronounce dílseoir in Irish?
Dílseoir is said like “DEEL-shoh-ir” (IPA /ˈdʲiːlʲʃoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of loyalist in Irish?
The plural of dílseoir is dílseoirí; with the article, na dílseoirí means “the loyalists”. The genitive plural is dílseoirí, as in paráid na ndílseoirí (the loyalists' parade).
Why does dílseoir change to dhílseoir or ndílseoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dílseoir becomes mo dhílseoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndílseoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dílseoir' and 'aontachtaí'?
'Aontachtaí' means a unionist in general, while 'dílseoir' means a loyalist, usually suggesting a more hardline or working-class strand of unionism.
Which word is it related to?
It comes from 'dílis' (loyal) and 'dílseacht' (loyalty).
