Player in Irish (Imreoir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for player?

The Irish for player is imreoir (pronounced “IM-ryohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is imreoirí. Depending on context it can also mean gambler.

Q: What is the plural of player in Irish?

The plural of imreoir is imreoirí; with the article, na himreoirí means “the players”. The genitive plural is imreoirí, as in seomra feistis na n-imreoirí (the players' dressing room).

Q: Does imreoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Imreoir can mean player or gambler, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “player” in Irish

Irish:: imreoir
English:: player, gambler
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “IM-ryohr” /ˈɪmʲɾʲoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: imreoirí (players)
Genitive singular:: imreora, an imreora (e.g. ainm an imreora, the player's name)
Genitive plural:: imreoirí, na n-imreoirí (e.g. seomra feistis na n-imreoirí, the players' dressing room)

What does “imreoir” mean?

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

player: A person who takes part in a game or sport.Also: sports player, team member, competitor.

1 other meaning: gambler

2gambler: A person who plays cards or games of chance, especially for money.Also: card player, gamester.

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

“Imreoir” with the article

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

an t-imreoir

the player

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na himreoirí

the players

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Imreoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Bhí an t-imreoir i seilbh na liathróide.

The player was in possession of the ball.

Is imreoir iontach peile é Seán.

Seán is a great football player.

Tá cúig imreoir déag ar fhoireann iomána.

There are fifteen players on a hurling team.

Gortaíodh cos an imreora sa chluiche.

The player's leg was injured in the game.

Tháinig na himreoirí amach ar an bpáirc.

The players came out onto the pitch.

Is é mo dheartháir an t-imreoir is fearr.

My brother is the best player.

Fuair gach imreoir bonn ag an deireadh.

Every player got a medal at the end.

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Player in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for player?

The Irish for player is imreoir (pronounced “IM-ryohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is imreoirí. Depending on context it can also mean gambler.

How do you pronounce imreoir in Irish?

Imreoir is said like “IM-ryohr” (IPA /ˈɪmʲɾʲoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of player in Irish?

The plural of imreoir is imreoirí; with the article, na himreoirí means “the players”. The genitive plural is imreoirí, as in seomra feistis na n-imreoirí (the players' dressing room).

Does imreoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Imreoir can mean player or gambler, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does imreoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-imreoir (the player), a himreoir (her player), a n-imreoir (their player), na himreoirí (the players).

How do I say 'substitute' in Irish sport?

A substitute player is 'imreoir ionaid', and the act of substituting is 'ionadú'.

Which verb is imreoir related to?

It comes from the verb 'imir' (play a game), as in 'imir peil' (play football); for playing music use 'seinn' and a musician is 'ceoltóir'.

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