HeyRuaHow to say “masseur” in Irish
- Irish:
- suathaire
- English:
- masseur
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SOO-uh-hir-uh” /ˈsˠuəhəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- suathairí (masseurs)
- Genitive singular:
- suathaire, an tsuathaire (e.g. lámha an tsuathaire, the masseur's hands)
- Genitive plural:
- suathairí, na suathairí (e.g. cumann na suathairí, the masseurs' association)
What does “suathaire” mean?
- masseur
- A person who massages people's bodies, especially as a job.Also: masseuse, massage therapist, massager.
“Suathaire” with the article
The plural of masseur in Irish is suathairí. Here is suathaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Suathaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using suathaire, the Irish word for masseur.
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Masseur in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for masseur?
The Irish for masseur is suathaire (pronounced “SOO-uh-hir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is suathairí.
How do you pronounce suathaire in Irish?
Suathaire is said like “SOO-uh-hir-uh” (IPA /ˈsˠuəhəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of masseur in Irish?
The plural of suathaire is suathairí; with the article, na suathairí means “the masseurs”. The genitive plural is suathairí, as in cumann na suathairí (the masseurs' association).
Why does suathaire change to shuathaire?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shuathaire. After ár (our) it stays ár suathaire, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the word for massage itself?
Massage is 'suathaireacht' or 'suathadh'; 'suathaire' is the person who gives it.
