HeyRuaHow to say “protester” in Irish
- Irish:
- agóideoir
- English:
- protester, objector
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-oh-jor” /ˈaɡoːdʲoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- agóideoirí (protesters)
- Genitive singular:
- agóideora, an agóideora (e.g. ainm an agóideora, the protester's name)
- Genitive plural:
- agóideoirí, na n-agóideoirí (e.g. slua na n-agóideoirí, the crowd of protesters)
What does “agóideoir” mean?
“Agóideoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- protester
- A person who takes part in a protest or demonstration against something.Also: demonstrator, protestor.
1 other meaning: objector
- 2objector
- A person who formally objects to something, such as a planning application.Also: appellant, opponent.
“Agóideoir” with the article
The plural of protester in Irish is agóideoirí. Here is agóideoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Agóideoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using agóideoir, the Irish word for protester.
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Protester in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for protester?
The Irish for protester is agóideoir (pronounced “AG-oh-jor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is agóideoirí. Depending on context it can also mean objector.
How do you pronounce agóideoir in Irish?
Agóideoir is said like “AG-oh-jor” (IPA /ˈaɡoːdʲoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of protester in Irish?
The plural of agóideoir is agóideoirí; with the article, na hagóideoirí means “the protesters”. The genitive plural is agóideoirí, as in slua na n-agóideoirí (the crowd of protesters).
Does agóideoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Agóideoir can mean protester or objector, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does agóideoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-agóideoir (the protester), a hagóideoir (her protester), a n-agóideoir (their protester), na hagóideoirí (the protesters).
What is the difference between 'agóideoir' and 'léirsitheoir'?
'Agóideoir' is anyone who protests or objects, from 'agóid' (protest, objection), while 'léirsitheoir' specifically means someone taking part in a demonstration, 'léirsiú'.
