HeyRuaHow to say “reporter” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuairisceoir
- English:
- reporter, informant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOOR-ish-kyohr” /ˈt̪ˠuəɾʲəʃcoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tuairisceoirí (reporters)
- Genitive singular:
- tuairisceora, an tuairisceora (e.g. ceamara an tuairisceora, the reporter's camera)
- Genitive plural:
- tuairisceoirí, na dtuairisceoirí (e.g. ceisteanna na dtuairisceoirí, the reporters' questions)
What does “tuairisceoir” mean?
“Tuairisceoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reporter
- A person who gathers news and reports it for a newspaper, radio or television.Also: correspondent, journalist, news reporter.
“Tuairisceoir” with the article
The plural of reporter in Irish is tuairisceoirí. Here is tuairisceoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tuairisceoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuairisceoir, the Irish word for reporter.
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Reporter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reporter?
The Irish for reporter is tuairisceoir (pronounced “TOOR-ish-kyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tuairisceoirí. Depending on context it can also mean informant.
How do you pronounce tuairisceoir in Irish?
Tuairisceoir is said like “TOOR-ish-kyohr” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuəɾʲəʃcoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of reporter in Irish?
The plural of tuairisceoir is tuairisceoirí; with the article, na tuairisceoirí means “the reporters”. The genitive plural is tuairisceoirí, as in ceisteanna na dtuairisceoirí (the reporters' questions).
Does tuairisceoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tuairisceoir can mean reporter or informant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tuairisceoir change to thuairisceoir or dtuairisceoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuairisceoir becomes mo thuairisceoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuairisceoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tuairisceoir and iriseoir?
Tuairisceoir is a reporter who reports on events, from tuairisc 'report', while iriseoir is the general word for a journalist. They often overlap in everyday use.
