HeyRuaHow to say “pianist” in Irish
- Irish:
- pianódóir
- English:
- pianist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “pee-uh-NOH-dohr” /pʲiənˈoːdˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- pianódóirí (pianists)
- Genitive singular:
- pianódóra, an phianódóra (e.g. lámha an phianódóra, the pianist's hands)
- Genitive plural:
- pianódóirí, na bpianódóirí (e.g. comórtas na bpianódóirí, the pianists' competition)
What does “pianódóir” mean?
- pianist
- A person who plays the piano.Also: piano player.
“Pianódóir” with the article
The plural of pianist in Irish is pianódóirí. Here is pianódóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pianódóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pianódóir, the Irish word for pianist.
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Pianist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pianist?
The Irish for pianist is pianódóir (pronounced “pee-uh-NOH-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pianódóirí.
How do you pronounce pianódóir in Irish?
Pianódóir is said like “pee-uh-NOH-dohr” (IPA /pʲiənˈoːdˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of pianist in Irish?
The plural of pianódóir is pianódóirí; with the article, na pianódóirí means “the pianists”. The genitive plural is pianódóirí, as in comórtas na bpianódóirí (the pianists' competition).
Why does pianódóir change to phianódóir or bpianódóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pianódóir becomes mo phianódóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpianódóir (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I am a pianist' in Irish?
Say 'Is pianódóir mé' or 'Tá mé i mo phianódóir'.
