HeyRuaHow to say “reciter” in Irish
- Irish:
- aithriseoir
- English:
- reciter, mimic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-rish-ohr” /ˈahɾʲiʃoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- aithriseoirí (reciters)
- Genitive singular:
- aithriseora, an aithriseora (e.g. guth an aithriseora, the reciter's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- aithriseoirí, na n-aithriseoirí (e.g. comórtas na n-aithriseoirí, the reciters' competition)
What does “aithriseoir” mean?
“Aithriseoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reciter
- A person who recites poems, stories or texts aloud, often from memory.Also: narrator, recitationist.
1 other meaning: mimic
- 2mimic
- A person who imitates the voice, speech or manner of others.Also: imitator, impersonator, mimicker.
“Aithriseoir” with the article
The plural of reciter in Irish is aithriseoirí. Here is aithriseoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aithriseoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aithriseoir, the Irish word for reciter.
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Reciter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reciter?
The Irish for reciter is aithriseoir (pronounced “AH-rish-ohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aithriseoirí. Depending on context it can also mean mimic.
How do you pronounce aithriseoir in Irish?
Aithriseoir is said like “AH-rish-ohr” (IPA /ˈahɾʲiʃoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of reciter in Irish?
The plural of aithriseoir is aithriseoirí; with the article, na haithriseoirí means “the reciters”. The genitive plural is aithriseoirí, as in comórtas na n-aithriseoirí (the reciters' competition).
Does aithriseoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aithriseoir can mean reciter or mimic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aithriseoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aithriseoir (the reciter), a haithriseoir (her reciter), a n-aithriseoir (their reciter), na haithriseoirí (the reciters).
How is 'aithriseoir' related to 'aithris'?
'Aithris' means recitation or imitation, so an 'aithriseoir' is one who recites or imitates; 'déan aithris ar' means to imitate someone.
