HeyRuaHow to say “preacher” in Irish
- Irish:
- seanmóirí
- English:
- preacher
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAN-uh-moh-ree” /ˈʃanˠəmˠoːɾʲiː/
- Plural:
- seanmóirithe (preachers)
- Genitive singular:
- seanmóirí, an tseanmóirí (e.g. guth an tseanmóirí, the preacher's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- seanmóirithe, na seanmóirithe (e.g. cumann na seanmóirithe, the association of the preachers)
What does “seanmóirí” mean?
- preacher
- A person who preaches sermons, especially a member of the clergy.Also: sermonizer, evangelist.
“Seanmóirí” with the article
The plural of preacher in Irish is seanmóirithe. Here is seanmóirí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seanmóirí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seanmóirí, the Irish word for preacher.
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Preacher in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for preacher?
The Irish for preacher is seanmóirí (pronounced “SHAN-uh-moh-ree”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seanmóirithe.
How do you pronounce seanmóirí in Irish?
Seanmóirí is said like “SHAN-uh-moh-ree” (IPA /ˈʃanˠəmˠoːɾʲiː/).
What is the plural of preacher in Irish?
The plural of seanmóirí is seanmóirithe; with the article, na seanmóirithe means “the preachers”. The genitive plural is seanmóirithe, as in cumann na seanmóirithe (the association of the preachers).
Why does seanmóirí change to sheanmóirí?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheanmóirí. After ár (our) it stays ár seanmóirí, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between seanmóirí and seanmóir?
Seanmóir is the sermon itself, while seanmóirí is the person who preaches it. Tugann an seanmóirí seanmóir: the preacher gives a sermon.
