HeyRuaHow to say “naturalist” in Irish
- Irish:
- nádúraí
- English:
- naturalist, naturist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NAW-door-ee” /ˈn̪ˠɑːd̪ˠuːɾˠiː/
- Plural:
- nádúraithe (naturalists)
- Genitive singular:
- nádúraí, an nádúraí (e.g. leabhar an nádúraí, the naturalist's book)
- Genitive plural:
- nádúraithe, na nádúraithe (e.g. cumann na nádúraithe, the naturalists' society)
What does “nádúraí” mean?
“Nádúraí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- naturalist
- A person who studies nature, especially plants and animals.Also: nature lover, natural historian.
1 other meaning: naturist
- 2naturist
- A person who practises naturism, living or relaxing without clothes.Also: nudist.
“Nádúraí” with the article
The plural of naturalist in Irish is nádúraithe. Here is nádúraí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Nádúraí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nádúraí, the Irish word for naturalist.
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Naturalist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for naturalist?
The Irish for naturalist is nádúraí (pronounced “NAW-door-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is nádúraithe. Depending on context it can also mean naturist.
How do you pronounce nádúraí in Irish?
Nádúraí is said like “NAW-door-ee” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠɑːd̪ˠuːɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of naturalist in Irish?
The plural of nádúraí is nádúraithe; with the article, na nádúraithe means “the naturalists”. The genitive plural is nádúraithe, as in cumann na nádúraithe (the naturalists' society).
Does nádúraí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Nádúraí can mean naturalist or naturist, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'nádúraí' different from 'dúlra'?
'Dúlra' means nature itself, while 'nádúraí' is the person who studies it, the naturalist.
