HeyRuaHow to say “narrator” in Irish
- Irish:
- reacaire
- English:
- narrator, seller, gossip
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAK-ir-uh” /ˈɾˠakəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- reacairí (narrators)
- Genitive singular:
- reacaire, an reacaire (e.g. guth an reacaire, the narrator's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- reacairí, na reacairí (e.g. comórtas na reacairí, the narrators' competition)
What does “reacaire” mean?
“Reacaire” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- narrator
- A person who recites poems or tells a story aloud, especially a reciter of verse or the narrator of a story or play.Also: reciter, storyteller, declaimer.
2 other meanings: seller or gossip
- 2seller
- A person who sells goods, especially a hawker who calls out his wares.Also: vendor, hawker, crier of wares.
- 3gossip
- A person who spreads news and tales about others.Also: newsmonger, talebearer.
Other Irish words for narrator: scéalaí (storyteller)
“Reacaire” with the article
The plural of narrator in Irish is reacairí. Here is reacaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Reacaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reacaire, the Irish word for narrator.
Other nouns in Irish
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Narrator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for narrator?
The Irish for narrator is reacaire (pronounced “RAK-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is reacairí. Depending on context it can also mean seller or gossip.
How do you pronounce reacaire in Irish?
Reacaire is said like “RAK-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈɾˠakəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of narrator in Irish?
The plural of reacaire is reacairí; with the article, na reacairí means “the narrators”. The genitive plural is reacairí, as in comórtas na reacairí (the narrators' competition).
Does reacaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Reacaire can mean narrator, seller or gossip, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between reacaire and seanchaí?
A seanchaí is a traditional storyteller and keeper of lore, while a reacaire is a reciter or narrator, for example the narrator of a play or someone who recites poetry.
What is reacaireacht?
Reacaireacht is the activity of a reacaire: reciting or narrating in public, and in older use hawking goods or spreading gossip.
