HeyRuaHow to say “past pupil” in Irish
- Irish:
- iarscoláire
- English:
- past pupil
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-skol-awr-uh” /ˈiəɾˌsˠkɔlˠaːɾʲə/
- Plural:
- iarscoláirí (past pupils)
- Genitive singular:
- iarscoláire, an iarscoláire (e.g. ainm an iarscoláire, the past pupil's name)
- Genitive plural:
- iarscoláirí, na n-iarscoláirí (e.g. cumann na n-iarscoláirí, the past pupils' union)
What does “iarscoláire” mean?
- past pupil
- A former student of a particular school or college.Also: former student, alumnus, old boy, old girl, graduate.
“Iarscoláire” with the article
The plural of past pupil in Irish is iarscoláirí. Here is iarscoláire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iarscoláire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iarscoláire, the Irish word for past pupil.
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Past pupil in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for past pupil?
The Irish for past pupil is iarscoláire (pronounced “EER-skol-awr-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iarscoláirí.
How do you pronounce iarscoláire in Irish?
Iarscoláire is said like “EER-skol-awr-uh” (IPA /ˈiəɾˌsˠkɔlˠaːɾʲə/).
What is the plural of past pupil in Irish?
The plural of iarscoláire is iarscoláirí; with the article, na hiarscoláirí means “the past pupils”. The genitive plural is iarscoláirí, as in cumann na n-iarscoláirí (the past pupils' union).
Why does iarscoláire sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iarscoláire (the past pupil), a hiarscoláire (her past pupil), a n-iarscoláire (their past pupil), na hiarscoláirí (the past pupils).
How is 'iarscoláire' formed?
It is the prefix 'iar-' (former, post-) added to 'scoláire' (pupil, scholar), just as 'iar-Uachtarán' means former president.
