Player in Irish (Seinnteoir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for player?

The Irish for player is seinnteoir (pronounced “SHEN-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seinnteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean player (device).

Q: What is the plural of player in Irish?

The plural of seinnteoir is seinnteoirí; with the article, na seinnteoirí means “the players”. The genitive plural is seinnteoirí, as in ceardlann seinnteoirí (a workshop for players).

Q: Does seinnteoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Seinnteoir can mean player or player (device), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “player” in Irish

Irish:: seinnteoir
English:: player, player (device)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SHEN-tyohr” /ˈʃɛn̠ʲtʲoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: seinnteoirí (players)
Genitive singular:: seinnteora, an tseinnteora (e.g. uirlis an tseinnteora, the player's instrument)
Genitive plural:: seinnteoirí, na seinnteoirí (e.g. ceardlann seinnteoirí, a workshop for players)

What does “seinnteoir” mean?

“Seinnteoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

player: A person who plays a musical instrument; a musician or performer.Also: musician, performer, instrumentalist.

1 other meaning: player (device)

2player (device): A machine that plays recorded sound or video, such as a CD or DVD player.Also: player, CD player, dvd player, record player.

Other Irish words for player: imreoir (player), ceoltóir (musician)

“Seinnteoir” with the article

The plural of player in Irish is seinnteoirí. Here is seinnteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an seinnteoir

the player

No change after an

na seinnteoirí

the players

Plural: no change after na

“Seinnteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using seinnteoir, the Irish word for player.

Is seinnteoir maith fidile í Máire.

Máire is a good fiddle player.

Tháinig an seinnteoir isteach le bosca ceoil.

The player came in with an accordion.

Bhí na seinnteoirí ag seinm go maidin.

The musicians were playing until morning.

Bhris mo sheinnteoir dlúthdhioscaí inné.

My CD player broke yesterday.

Tá cáil ar stíl an tseinnteora sin.

That player's style is famous.

Bhí ceathrar seinnteoirí sa bhanna.

There were four players in the band.

Cheannaigh sé seinnteoir nua don charr.

He bought a new player for the car.

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Player in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for player?

The Irish for player is seinnteoir (pronounced “SHEN-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seinnteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean player (device).

How do you pronounce seinnteoir in Irish?

Seinnteoir is said like “SHEN-tyohr” (IPA /ˈʃɛn̠ʲtʲoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of player in Irish?

The plural of seinnteoir is seinnteoirí; with the article, na seinnteoirí means “the players”. The genitive plural is seinnteoirí, as in ceardlann seinnteoirí (a workshop for players).

Does seinnteoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Seinnteoir can mean player or player (device), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does seinnteoir change to sheinnteoir?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheinnteoir. After ár (our) it stays ár seinnteoir, because s does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between seinnteoir and imreoir?

Seinnteoir is someone who plays music (from seinn), while imreoir is someone who plays a game or sport (from imir).

Player in Irish (Seinnteoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage