HeyRuaHow to say “rich person” in Irish
- Irish:
- saibhir
- English:
- rich person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAV-ir” /ˈsˠəvʲəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- saibhre (rich people)
- Genitive singular:
- saibhir, an tsaibhir (e.g. teach an tsaibhir, the rich man's house)
- Genitive plural:
- saibhre, na saibhre (e.g. saol na saibhre, the life of the rich)
What does “saibhir” mean?
- rich person
- A person who has a lot of money or possessions; in the plural 'na saibhre' means rich people as a group.Also: wealthy person, the rich, rich man.
Other Irish words for rich person: milliúnaí (millionaire)
“Saibhir” with the article
The plural of rich person in Irish is saibhre. Here is saibhir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Saibhir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saibhir, the Irish word for rich person.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rich person in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rich person?
The Irish for rich person is saibhir (pronounced “SAV-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is saibhre.
How do you pronounce saibhir in Irish?
Saibhir is said like “SAV-ir” (IPA /ˈsˠəvʲəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of rich person in Irish?
The plural of saibhir is saibhre; with the article, na saibhre means “the rich people”. The genitive plural is saibhre, as in saol na saibhre (the life of the rich).
Does saibhir have more than one meaning?
Saibhir also has its own entry as an adjective meaning rich.
Why does saibhir change to shaibhir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaibhir. After ár (our) it stays ár saibhir, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'the rich' as a group in Irish?
Use the plural noun with the article: 'na saibhre', often paired with 'na boicht' (the poor).
What is the difference between 'saibhir' and 'saibhreas'?
'Saibhir' as a noun is a rich person, while 'saibhreas' means wealth or riches.
