HeyRuaHow to say “polluter” in Irish
- Irish:
- truaillitheoir
- English:
- polluter, corrupter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TROOL-ih-hoh-ir” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠuəl̠ʲəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- truaillitheoirí (polluters)
- Genitive singular:
- truaillitheora, an truaillitheora (e.g. ainm an truaillitheora, the name of the polluter)
- Genitive plural:
- truaillitheoirí, na dtruaillitheoirí (e.g. ainmneacha na dtruaillitheoirí, the names of the polluters)
What does “truaillitheoir” mean?
“Truaillitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- polluter
- A person, company or thing that pollutes or contaminates something, especially the environment.Also: contaminator.
1 other meaning: corrupter
- 2corrupter
- A person who corrupts, defiles or debases someone or something.Also: defiler, debaser.
“Truaillitheoir” with the article
The plural of polluter in Irish is truaillitheoirí. Here is truaillitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Truaillitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using truaillitheoir, the Irish word for polluter.
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Polluter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for polluter?
The Irish for polluter is truaillitheoir (pronounced “TROOL-ih-hoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is truaillitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean corrupter.
How do you pronounce truaillitheoir in Irish?
Truaillitheoir is said like “TROOL-ih-hoh-ir” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠuəl̠ʲəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of polluter in Irish?
The plural of truaillitheoir is truaillitheoirí; with the article, na truaillitheoirí means “the polluters”. The genitive plural is truaillitheoirí, as in ainmneacha na dtruaillitheoirí (the names of the polluters).
Does truaillitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Truaillitheoir can mean polluter or corrupter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does truaillitheoir change to thruaillitheoir or dtruaillitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) truaillitheoir becomes mo thruaillitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtruaillitheoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between truaillitheoir and truailleán?
Truaillitheoir is usually the one who pollutes, such as a company, while truailleán is the polluting substance itself. The principle 'the polluter pays' uses truaillitheoir.
