HeyRuaHow to say “messenger” in Irish
- Irish:
- timire
- English:
- messenger, organiser, attendant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIM-ir-eh” /ˈtʲɪmʲəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- timirí (messengers)
- Genitive singular:
- timire, an timire (e.g. obair an timire, the messenger's work)
- Genitive plural:
- timirí, na dtimirí (e.g. cruinniú na dtimirí, the messengers' meeting)
What does “timire” mean?
“Timire” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- messenger
- A person who carries messages or runs errands for someone.Also: errand boy, courier, runner.
2 other meanings: organiser or attendant
- 2organiser
- A person employed to organise or promote the work of a movement or organisation, such as a language organiser.Also: field worker, organizer, promoter.
- 3attendant
- A person who waits on or serves someone, such as a servant or steward.Also: servant, steward.
Other Irish words for messenger: teachtaire (messenger)
“Timire” with the article
The plural of messenger in Irish is timirí. Here is timire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Timire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using timire, the Irish word for messenger.
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Messenger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for messenger?
The Irish for messenger is timire (pronounced “TIM-ir-eh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is timirí. Depending on context it can also mean organiser or attendant.
How do you pronounce timire in Irish?
Timire is said like “TIM-ir-eh” (IPA /ˈtʲɪmʲəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of messenger in Irish?
The plural of timire is timirí; with the article, na timirí means “the messengers”. The genitive plural is timirí, as in cruinniú na dtimirí (the messengers' meeting).
Does timire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Timire can mean messenger, organiser or attendant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does timire change to thimire or dtimire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) timire becomes mo thimire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtimire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between timire and teachtaire?
Both can mean messenger, but teachtaire is the usual word for a messenger or envoy, while timire is often used for an organiser of a movement, as in timire Gaeilge.
