HeyRuaHow to say “performer” in Irish
- Irish:
- taibheoir
- English:
- performer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAV-yoh-ir” /ˈtavʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- taibheoirí (performers)
- Genitive singular:
- taibheora, an taibheora (e.g. léiriú an taibheora, the performer's rendition)
- Genitive plural:
- taibheoirí, na dtaibheoirí (e.g. grúpa na dtaibheoirí, the group of the performers)
What does “taibheoir” mean?
- performer
- A person who performs in public, such as an actor, musician or entertainer.Also: entertainer, actor, artiste.
“Taibheoir” with the article
The plural of performer in Irish is taibheoirí. Here is taibheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taibheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taibheoir, the Irish word for performer.
Other nouns in Irish
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Performer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for performer?
The Irish for performer is taibheoir (pronounced “TAV-yoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taibheoirí.
How do you pronounce taibheoir in Irish?
Taibheoir is said like “TAV-yoh-ir” (IPA /ˈtavʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of performer in Irish?
The plural of taibheoir is taibheoirí; with the article, na taibheoirí means “the performers”. The genitive plural is taibheoirí, as in grúpa na dtaibheoirí (the group of the performers).
Why does taibheoir change to thaibheoir or dtaibheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taibheoir becomes mo thaibheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaibheoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between taibheoir and aisteoir?
Aisteoir means specifically an actor, while taibheoir is a broader word for any performer, including musicians and entertainers.
