HeyRuaHow to say “paddler” in Irish
- Irish:
- céaslóir
- English:
- paddler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAYS-loh-ir” /ˈceːsˠl̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- céaslóirí (paddlers)
- Genitive singular:
- céaslóra, an chéaslóra (e.g. maide an chéaslóra, the paddler's paddle)
- Genitive plural:
- céaslóirí, na gcéaslóirí (e.g. club céaslóirí, a paddlers' club)
What does “céaslóir” mean?
- paddler
- A person who paddles a boat, canoe or kayak.Also: canoeist, kayaker, sculler.
“Céaslóir” with the article
The plural of paddler in Irish is céaslóirí. Here is céaslóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Céaslóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céaslóir, the Irish word for paddler.
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Paddler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for paddler?
The Irish for paddler is céaslóir (pronounced “KAYS-loh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is céaslóirí.
How do you pronounce céaslóir in Irish?
Céaslóir is said like “KAYS-loh-ir” (IPA /ˈceːsˠl̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of paddler in Irish?
The plural of céaslóir is céaslóirí; with the article, na céaslóirí means “the paddlers”. The genitive plural is céaslóirí, as in club céaslóirí (a paddlers' club).
Why does céaslóir change to chéaslóir or gcéaslóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céaslóir becomes mo chéaslóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéaslóir (eclipsis).
What is the word céaslóir related to?
It comes from 'céasla', a paddle, so a 'céaslóir' is someone who uses a paddle, unlike a 'rámhaí', who rows with oars.
