HeyRuaHow to say “satire” in Irish
- Irish:
- aoir
- English:
- satire
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “eer” /iːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- aortha (satires)
- Genitive singular:
- aoire, na haoire (e.g. cumhacht na haoire, the power of satire)
- Genitive plural:
- aortha, na n-aortha (e.g. cnuasach na n-aortha, the collection of satires)
What does “aoir” mean?
- satire
- A piece of writing, especially verse, that mocks or ridicules a person or thing.Also: lampoon, satirical verse, mockery.
“Aoir” with the article
The plural of satire in Irish is aortha. Here is aoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aoir, the Irish word for satire.
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Satire in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for satire?
The Irish for satire is aoir (pronounced “eer”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aortha.
How do you pronounce aoir in Irish?
Aoir is said like “eer” (IPA /iːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of satire in Irish?
The plural of aoir is aortha; with the article, na haortha means “the satires”. The genitive plural is aortha, as in cnuasach na n-aortha (the collection of satires).
Why does aoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aoir (the satire), a haoir (her satire), a n-aoir (their satire), na haortha (the satires).
What is a writer of satire called in Irish?
A satirist is 'aorthóir', and the verb 'aor' means to satirise or lampoon.
Why was 'aoir' feared in old Ireland?
In Gaelic tradition a poet's 'aoir' was believed to bring shame and even physical harm, such as blisters, on its target.
