HeyRuaHow to say “organist” in Irish
- Irish:
- orgánaí
- English:
- organist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OR-uh-gaw-nee” /ˈɔɾˠəɡɑːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- orgánaithe (organists)
- Genitive singular:
- orgánaí, an orgánaí (e.g. cathaoir an orgánaí, the organist's chair)
- Genitive plural:
- orgánaithe, na n-orgánaithe (e.g. cumann orgánaithe, an organists' association)
What does “orgánaí” mean?
- organist
- A person who plays the organ, especially in a church.Also: organ player, church organist.
“Orgánaí” with the article
The plural of organist in Irish is orgánaithe. Here is orgánaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Orgánaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using orgánaí, the Irish word for organist.
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Organist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for organist?
The Irish for organist is orgánaí (pronounced “OR-uh-gaw-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is orgánaithe.
How do you pronounce orgánaí in Irish?
Orgánaí is said like “OR-uh-gaw-nee” (IPA /ˈɔɾˠəɡɑːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of organist in Irish?
The plural of orgánaí is orgánaithe; with the article, na horgánaithe means “the organists”. The genitive plural is orgánaithe, as in cumann orgánaithe (an organists' association).
Why does orgánaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-orgánaí (the organist), a horgánaí (her organist), a n-orgánaí (their organist), na horgánaithe (the organists).
How is orgánaí related to orgán?
Orgánaí is the person who plays an orgán (organ); the ending -aí often marks a person, as in tiománaí for a driver.
