HeyRuaHow to say “rapist” in Irish
- Irish:
- éigneoir
- English:
- rapist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-gin-yohr” /ˈeːɟənʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- éigneoirí (rapists)
- Genitive singular:
- éigneora, an éigneora (e.g. ainm an éigneora, the rapist's name)
- Genitive plural:
- éigneoirí, na n-éigneoirí (e.g. clár na n-éigneoirí, the register of rapists)
What does “éigneoir” mean?
- rapist
- A person who commits rape, forcing another person into sexual intercourse.Also: ravisher, violator.
“Éigneoir” with the article
The plural of rapist in Irish is éigneoirí. Here is éigneoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Éigneoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éigneoir, the Irish word for rapist.
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Rapist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rapist?
The Irish for rapist is éigneoir (pronounced “AY-gin-yohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is éigneoirí.
How do you pronounce éigneoir in Irish?
Éigneoir is said like “AY-gin-yohr” (IPA /ˈeːɟənʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of rapist in Irish?
The plural of éigneoir is éigneoirí; with the article, na héigneoirí means “the rapists”. The genitive plural is éigneoirí, as in clár na n-éigneoirí (the register of rapists).
Why does éigneoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éigneoir (the rapist), a héigneoir (her rapist), a n-éigneoir (their rapist), na héigneoirí (the rapists).
What is the related word for the crime itself?
The crime is 'éigniú' (rape), the verbal noun of 'éignigh' (to rape); 'éigneoir' is the person who commits it.
