HeyRuaHow to say “magician” in Irish
- Irish:
- draíodóir
- English:
- magician, trickster
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DREE-uh-dohr” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠiːd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- draíodóirí (magicians)
- Genitive singular:
- draíodóra, an draíodóra (e.g. hata an draíodóra, the magician's hat)
- Genitive plural:
- draíodóirí, na ndraíodóirí (e.g. scéalta na ndraíodóirí, the stories of the magicians)
What does “draíodóir” mean?
“Draíodóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- magician
- A person who practises magic or performs magic tricks.Also: wizard, sorcerer, conjurer, enchanter.
1 other meaning: trickster
- 2trickster
- A crafty, sly or secretive person who deceives others.Also: rogue, sly person, hypocrite, secretive person.
“Draíodóir” with the article
The plural of magician in Irish is draíodóirí. Here is draíodóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Draíodóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using draíodóir, the Irish word for magician.
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Magician in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for magician?
The Irish for magician is draíodóir (pronounced “DREE-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is draíodóirí. Depending on context it can also mean trickster.
How do you pronounce draíodóir in Irish?
Draíodóir is said like “DREE-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠiːd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of magician in Irish?
The plural of draíodóir is draíodóirí; with the article, na draíodóirí means “the magicians”. The genitive plural is draíodóirí, as in scéalta na ndraíodóirí (the stories of the magicians).
Does draíodóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Draíodóir can mean magician or trickster, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does draíodóir change to dhraíodóir or ndraíodóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) draíodóir becomes mo dhraíodóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndraíodóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between draíodóir and draoi?
Draoi usually means a druid or wizard of old lore, while draíodóir is the general word for a magician, including a stage conjurer, and can also mean a sly person.
Can draíodóir be used as an insult?
Yes, figuratively draíodóir can describe a crafty, deceitful or secretive person, a trickster or rogue.
