HeyRuaHow to say “prizewinner” in Irish
- Irish:
- duaiseoir
- English:
- prizewinner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOO-ish-or” /ˈd̪ˠuəʃoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- duaiseoirí (prizewinners)
- Genitive singular:
- duaiseora, an duaiseora (e.g. ainm an duaiseora, the prizewinner's name)
- Genitive plural:
- duaiseoirí, na nduaiseoirí (e.g. liosta na nduaiseoirí, the list of the prizewinners)
What does “duaiseoir” mean?
- prizewinner
- A person who wins a prize in a competition, draw or award.Also: prize winner, award winner, winner, laureate.
“Duaiseoir” with the article
The plural of prizewinner in Irish is duaiseoirí. Here is duaiseoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Duaiseoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using duaiseoir, the Irish word for prizewinner.
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Prizewinner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prizewinner?
The Irish for prizewinner is duaiseoir (pronounced “DOO-ish-or”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is duaiseoirí.
How do you pronounce duaiseoir in Irish?
Duaiseoir is said like “DOO-ish-or” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuəʃoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of prizewinner in Irish?
The plural of duaiseoir is duaiseoirí; with the article, na duaiseoirí means “the prizewinners”. The genitive plural is duaiseoirí, as in liosta na nduaiseoirí (the list of the prizewinners).
Why does duaiseoir change to dhuaiseoir or nduaiseoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) duaiseoir becomes mo dhuaiseoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nduaiseoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between duaiseoir and buaiteoir?
Duaiseoir is someone who receives a prize (duais), while buaiteoir is a winner more generally, for example of a match or race.
