HeyRuaHow to say “rower” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomróir
- English:
- rower
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-roh-ir” /ˈʊmˠɾˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- iomróirí (rowers)
- Genitive singular:
- iomróra, an iomróra (e.g. maide an iomróra, the rower's oar)
- Genitive plural:
- iomróirí, na n-iomróirí (e.g. maidí na n-iomróirí, the rowers' oars)
What does “iomróir” mean?
- rower
- A person who rows a boat with oars.Also: oarsman, oarswoman, sculler.
“Iomróir” with the article
The plural of rower in Irish is iomróirí. Here is iomróir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iomróir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iomróir, the Irish word for rower.
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Rower in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rower?
The Irish for rower is iomróir (pronounced “UM-roh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iomróirí.
How do you pronounce iomróir in Irish?
Iomróir is said like “UM-roh-ir” (IPA /ˈʊmˠɾˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of rower in Irish?
The plural of iomróir is iomróirí; with the article, na hiomróirí means “the rowers”. The genitive plural is iomróirí, as in maidí na n-iomróirí (the rowers' oars).
Why does iomróir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iomróir (the rower), a hiomróir (her rower), a n-iomróir (their rower), na hiomróirí (the rowers).
Is there another word for rower?
Yes, 'rámhaí' also means rower; 'iomróir' is related to 'iomramh', rowing.
