HeyRuaHow to say “omnivore” in Irish
- Irish:
- uiliteoir
- English:
- omnivore
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-ih-tyohr” /ˈɪlʲɪtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- uiliteoirí (omnivores)
- Genitive singular:
- uiliteora, an uiliteora (e.g. aiste bia an uiliteora, the omnivore's diet)
- Genitive plural:
- uiliteoirí, na n-uiliteoirí (e.g. fiacla na n-uiliteoirí, the teeth of the omnivores)
What does “uiliteoir” mean?
- omnivore
- An animal or person that eats both plants and meat.Also: omnivorous animal, eater of everything.
“Uiliteoir” with the article
The plural of omnivore in Irish is uiliteoirí. Here is uiliteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uiliteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uiliteoir, the Irish word for omnivore.
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Omnivore in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for omnivore?
The Irish for omnivore is uiliteoir (pronounced “IL-ih-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uiliteoirí.
How do you pronounce uiliteoir in Irish?
Uiliteoir is said like “IL-ih-tyohr” (IPA /ˈɪlʲɪtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of omnivore in Irish?
The plural of uiliteoir is uiliteoirí; with the article, na huiliteoirí means “the omnivores”. The genitive plural is uiliteoirí, as in fiacla na n-uiliteoirí (the teeth of the omnivores).
Why does uiliteoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uiliteoir (the omnivore), a huiliteoir (her omnivore), a n-uiliteoir (their omnivore), na huiliteoirí (the omnivores).
What are the Irish words for carnivore and herbivore?
A carnivore is 'feoiliteoir' and a herbivore is 'luibhiteoir', formed like 'uiliteoir' from 'uile' (all) and 'ith' (eat).
