HeyRuaHow to say “mocker” in Irish
- Irish:
- magadóir
- English:
- mocker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAG-uh-dohr” /ˈmˠaɡəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- magadóirí (mockers)
- Genitive singular:
- magadóra, an mhagadóra (e.g. focail an mhagadóra, the mocker's words)
- Genitive plural:
- magadóirí, na magadóirí (e.g. gáire na magadóirí, the laughter of the mockers)
What does “magadóir” mean?
- mocker
- A person who mocks, jeers at or makes fun of others.Also: scoffer, jeerer, joker, teaser.
“Magadóir” with the article
The plural of mocker in Irish is magadóirí. Here is magadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Magadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using magadóir, the Irish word for mocker.
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Mocker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mocker?
The Irish for mocker is magadóir (pronounced “MAG-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is magadóirí.
How do you pronounce magadóir in Irish?
Magadóir is said like “MAG-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈmˠaɡəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of mocker in Irish?
The plural of magadóir is magadóirí; with the article, na magadóirí means “the mockers”. The genitive plural is magadóirí, as in gáire na magadóirí (the laughter of the mockers).
Why does magadóir change to mhagadóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhagadóir. After ár (our) it stays ár magadóir, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the link between 'magadóir' and 'magadh'?
'Magadóir' is the person who does 'magadh' (mocking); you say 'ag magadh faoi dhuine' for making fun of someone.
