HeyRuaHow to say “orator” in Irish
- Irish:
- óráidí
- English:
- orator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OAR-aw-dee” /ˈoːɾˠaːdʲiː/
- Plural:
- óráidithe (orators)
- Genitive singular:
- óráidí, an óráidí (e.g. guth an óráidí, the orator's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- óráidithe, na n-óráidithe (e.g. ealaín na n-óráidithe, the art of the orators)
What does “óráidí” mean?
- orator
- A person who makes speeches, especially a skilled public speaker.Also: speechmaker, public speaker, speaker.
“Óráidí” with the article
The plural of orator in Irish is óráidithe. Here is óráidí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Óráidí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using óráidí, the Irish word for orator.
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Orator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for orator?
The Irish for orator is óráidí (pronounced “OAR-aw-dee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is óráidithe.
How do you pronounce óráidí in Irish?
Óráidí is said like “OAR-aw-dee” (IPA /ˈoːɾˠaːdʲiː/).
What is the plural of orator in Irish?
The plural of óráidí is óráidithe; with the article, na hóráidithe means “the orators”. The genitive plural is óráidithe, as in ealaín na n-óráidithe (the art of the orators).
Why does óráidí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-óráidí (the orator), a hóráidí (her orator), a n-óráidí (their orator), na hóráidithe (the orators).
What is the difference between óráidí and óráid?
Óráid is the speech itself, while óráidí is the person who gives it: thug an t-óráidí óráid bhreá, the orator gave a fine speech.
Is óráidí the same as cainteoir?
Cainteoir is any speaker, including a speaker of a language (cainteoir dúchais), whereas óráidí specifically means someone who delivers speeches.
