HeyRuaHow to say “non-combatant” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhchomhraiceoir
- English:
- non-combatant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-khoh-rik-yohr” /ˈnʲaw.xoːɾˠəcoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- neamhchomhraiceoirí (non-combatants)
- Genitive singular:
- neamhchomhraiceora, an neamhchomhraiceora (e.g. cearta an neamhchomhraiceora, the rights of the non-combatant)
- Genitive plural:
- neamhchomhraiceoirí, na neamhchomhraiceoirí (e.g. cosaint na neamhchomhraiceoirí, the protection of the non-combatants)
What does “neamhchomhraiceoir” mean?
- non-combatant
- A person, such as a civilian, who does not take part in fighting during a war.Also: noncombatant, civilian.
“Neamhchomhraiceoir” with the article
The plural of non-combatant in Irish is neamhchomhraiceoirí. Here is neamhchomhraiceoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Neamhchomhraiceoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamhchomhraiceoir, the Irish word for non-combatant.
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Non-combatant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for non-combatant?
The Irish for non-combatant is neamhchomhraiceoir (pronounced “NYOW-khoh-rik-yohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is neamhchomhraiceoirí.
How do you pronounce neamhchomhraiceoir in Irish?
Neamhchomhraiceoir is said like “NYOW-khoh-rik-yohr” (IPA /ˈnʲaw.xoːɾˠəcoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of non-combatant in Irish?
The plural of neamhchomhraiceoir is neamhchomhraiceoirí; with the article, na neamhchomhraiceoirí means “the non-combatants”. The genitive plural is neamhchomhraiceoirí, as in cosaint na neamhchomhraiceoirí (the protection of the non-combatants).
How is 'neamhchomhraiceoir' formed?
It is 'comhraiceoir' (fighter, combatant) with the negative prefix 'neamh-', which lenites, so it means non-combatant.
