HeyRuaHow to say “rescuer” in Irish
- Irish:
- tarrthálaí
- English:
- rescuer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-haw-lee” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠhɑːlʲiː/
- Plural:
- tarrthálaithe (rescuers)
- Genitive singular:
- tarrthálaí, an tarrthálaí (e.g. misneach an tarrthálaí, the rescuer's courage)
- Genitive plural:
- tarrthálaithe, na dtarrthálaithe (e.g. foireann na dtarrthálaithe, the rescue team)
What does “tarrthálaí” mean?
- rescuer
- A person who rescues or saves someone from danger.Also: saviour, lifeguard, rescue worker.
“Tarrthálaí” with the article
The plural of rescuer in Irish is tarrthálaithe. Here is tarrthálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tarrthálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tarrthálaí, the Irish word for rescuer.
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Rescuer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rescuer?
The Irish for rescuer is tarrthálaí (pronounced “TAR-haw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tarrthálaithe.
How do you pronounce tarrthálaí in Irish?
Tarrthálaí is said like “TAR-haw-lee” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠhɑːlʲiː/).
What is the plural of rescuer in Irish?
The plural of tarrthálaí is tarrthálaithe; with the article, na tarrthálaithe means “the rescuers”. The genitive plural is tarrthálaithe, as in foireann na dtarrthálaithe (the rescue team).
Why does tarrthálaí change to tharrthálaí or dtarrthálaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tarrthálaí becomes mo tharrthálaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtarrthálaí (eclipsis).
How is tarrthálaí related to tarrtháil?
Tarrtháil is the noun and verbal noun meaning rescue or rescuing, and tarrthálaí is the person who does the rescuing.
Is tarrthálaí the same as Slánaitheoir?
No, an Slánaitheoir is used for the Saviour in a religious sense, while tarrthálaí is an ordinary rescuer.
