HeyRuaHow to say “lyricist” in Irish
- Irish:
- liriceoir
- English:
- lyricist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIR-ik-yohr” /ˈlʲɪɾʲɪcoːɾʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- liriceoirí (lyricists)
- Genitive singular:
- liriceora, an liriceora (e.g. ainm an liriceora, the lyricist's name)
- Genitive plural:
- liriceoirí, na liriceoirí (e.g. cumann na liriceoirí, the lyricists' association)
What does “liriceoir” mean?
- lyricist
- A person who writes the words of songs or lyric poetry.Also: lyric writer, songwriter, lyric poet.
“Liriceoir” with the article
The plural of lyricist in Irish is liriceoirí. Here is liriceoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an liriceoir
the lyricist
No change after an
na liriceoirí
the lyricists
Plural: no change after na
“Liriceoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liriceoir, the Irish word for lyricist.
Is liriceoir cáiliúil í a deirfiúr.
Her sister is a famous lyricist.
Scríobh an liriceoir na focail in aon oíche amháin.
The lyricist wrote the words in a single night.
Níor luadh ainm an liriceora ar an diosca.
The lyricist's name wasn't mentioned on the disc.
Bhí beirt liriceoirí ag obair ar an seó.
Two lyricists were working on the show.
Ba é an liriceoir ab fhearr liom riamh é.
He was always my favourite lyricist.
Tá an-tóir ar liriceoirí maithe i dtionscal an cheoil.
Good lyricists are in great demand in the music industry.
Theastaigh liriceoir ón gcumadóir don cheoldráma nua.
The composer needed a lyricist for the new musical.
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Lyricist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lyricist?
The Irish for lyricist is liriceoir (pronounced “LIR-ik-yohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is liriceoirí.
How do you pronounce liriceoir in Irish?
Liriceoir is said like “LIR-ik-yohr” (IPA /ˈlʲɪɾʲɪcoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of lyricist in Irish?
The plural of liriceoir is liriceoirí; with the article, na liriceoirí means “the lyricists”. The genitive plural is liriceoirí, as in cumann na liriceoirí (the lyricists' association).
What is the difference between 'liriceoir' and 'cumadóir'?
A 'liriceoir' writes the words of a song, while a 'cumadóir' composes the music.
