HeyRuaHow to say “pensioner” in Irish
- Irish:
- pinsinéir
- English:
- pensioner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PIN-shin-ayr” /ˈpʲɪnʲʃɪnʲeːrʲ/
- Plural:
- pinsinéirí (pensioners)
- Genitive singular:
- pinsinéara, an phinsinéara (e.g. pas saorthaistil an phinsinéara, the pensioner's free travel pass)
- Genitive plural:
- pinsinéirí, na bpinsinéirí (e.g. cearta pinsinéirí, pensioners' rights)
What does “pinsinéir” mean?
- pensioner
- A person who receives a pension, usually because they have retired from work.Also: retiree, old age pensioner, senior citizen.
“Pinsinéir” with the article
The plural of pensioner in Irish is pinsinéirí. Here is pinsinéir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pinsinéir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pinsinéir, the Irish word for pensioner.
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Pensioner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pensioner?
The Irish for pensioner is pinsinéir (pronounced “PIN-shin-ayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pinsinéirí.
How do you pronounce pinsinéir in Irish?
Pinsinéir is said like “PIN-shin-ayr” (IPA /ˈpʲɪnʲʃɪnʲeːrʲ/).
What is the plural of pensioner in Irish?
The plural of pinsinéir is pinsinéirí; with the article, na pinsinéirí means “the pensioners”. The genitive plural is pinsinéirí, as in cearta pinsinéirí (pensioners' rights).
Why does pinsinéir change to phinsinéir or bpinsinéir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pinsinéir becomes mo phinsinéir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpinsinéir (eclipsis).
What is the word for the pension itself?
The pension is 'pinsean', and a pensioner is 'pinsinéir'. To retire is 'dul ar pinsean' or 'dul ar scor'.
