HeyRuaHow to say “observer” in Irish
- Irish:
- breathnóir
- English:
- observer, spectator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAN-oh-ir” /bʲɾʲanˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- breathnóirí (observers)
- Genitive singular:
- breathnóra, an bhreathnóra (e.g. tuairisc an bhreathnóra, the observer's report)
- Genitive plural:
- breathnóirí, na mbreathnóirí (e.g. tuairiscí na mbreathnóirí, the observers' reports)
What does “breathnóir” mean?
“Breathnóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- observer
- A person who watches or observes something, often officially, without taking part.Also: onlooker, watcher, monitor.
1 other meaning: spectator
- 2spectator
- A person who watches an event, show or broadcast.Also: viewer, onlooker.
“Breathnóir” with the article
The plural of observer in Irish is breathnóirí. Here is breathnóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Breathnóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breathnóir, the Irish word for observer.
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Observer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for observer?
The Irish for observer is breathnóir (pronounced “BRAN-oh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is breathnóirí. Depending on context it can also mean spectator.
How do you pronounce breathnóir in Irish?
Breathnóir is said like “BRAN-oh-ir” (IPA /bʲɾʲanˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of observer in Irish?
The plural of breathnóir is breathnóirí; with the article, na breathnóirí means “the observers”. The genitive plural is breathnóirí, as in tuairiscí na mbreathnóirí (the observers' reports).
Does breathnóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Breathnóir can mean observer or spectator, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does breathnóir change to bhreathnóir or mbreathnóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breathnóir becomes mo bhreathnóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreathnóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'breathnóir' and 'féachadóir'?
'Breathnóir' usually means an observer, often in an official role, while 'féachadóir' is commonly used for a viewer or spectator, for example of television.
