Percussionist in Irish (Cnagcheoltóir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for percussionist?

The Irish for percussionist is cnagcheoltóir (pronounced “KNAG-hyohl-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cnagcheoltóirí.

Q: What is the plural of percussionist in Irish?

The plural of cnagcheoltóir is cnagcheoltóirí; with the article, na cnagcheoltóirí means “the percussionists”. The genitive plural is cnagcheoltóirí, as in uirlisí na gcnagcheoltóirí (the percussionists' instruments).

How to say “percussionist” in Irish

Irish:: cnagcheoltóir
English:: percussionist
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KNAG-hyohl-tohr” /ˈkɾˠəɡˌçoːlˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: cnagcheoltóirí (percussionists)
Genitive singular:: cnagcheoltóra, an chnagcheoltóra (e.g. uirlisí an chnagcheoltóra, the percussionist's instruments)
Genitive plural:: cnagcheoltóirí, na gcnagcheoltóirí (e.g. uirlisí na gcnagcheoltóirí, the percussionists' instruments)

What does “cnagcheoltóir” mean?

percussionist: A musician who plays percussion instruments such as drums, cymbals or xylophone.Also: percussion player, drummer.

“Cnagcheoltóir” with the article

The plural of percussionist in Irish is cnagcheoltóirí. Here is cnagcheoltóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an cnagcheoltóir

the percussionist

No change after an

na cnagcheoltóirí

the percussionists

Plural: no change after na

“Cnagcheoltóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cnagcheoltóir, the Irish word for percussionist.

Is cnagcheoltóir í Síle sa cheolfhoireann.

Síle is a percussionist in the orchestra.

Bhuail an cnagcheoltóir na drumaí go láidir.

The percussionist hit the drums hard.

Tá ceithre chnagcheoltóir ag teastáil don cheolchoirm.

Four percussionists are needed for the concert.

Bhí suíochán an chnagcheoltóra ag cúl an stáitse.

The percussionist's seat was at the back of the stage.

Ba mhaith le mo mhac a bheith ina chnagcheoltóir.

My son would like to be a percussionist.

Sheinn na cnagcheoltóirí le chéile go hiontach.

The percussionists played together wonderfully.

Is cnagcheoltóir den scoth é mo chara.

My friend is an excellent percussionist.

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Percussionist in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for percussionist?

The Irish for percussionist is cnagcheoltóir (pronounced “KNAG-hyohl-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cnagcheoltóirí.

How do you pronounce cnagcheoltóir in Irish?

Cnagcheoltóir is said like “KNAG-hyohl-tohr” (IPA /ˈkɾˠəɡˌçoːlˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of percussionist in Irish?

The plural of cnagcheoltóir is cnagcheoltóirí; with the article, na cnagcheoltóirí means “the percussionists”. The genitive plural is cnagcheoltóirí, as in uirlisí na gcnagcheoltóirí (the percussionists' instruments).

Why does cnagcheoltóir change to chnagcheoltóir or gcnagcheoltóir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cnagcheoltóir becomes mo chnagcheoltóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcnagcheoltóir (eclipsis).

What is the difference between cnagcheoltóir and drumadóir?

A drumadóir plays drums specifically, while a cnagcheoltóir plays any percussion instrument (cnaguirlis), including drums.

Percussionist in Irish (Cnagcheoltóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage