Saviour in Irish (Slánaitheoir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for saviour?

The Irish for saviour is slánaitheoir (pronounced “SLAW-nee-hoer”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is slánaitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean redeemer.

Q: What is the plural of saviour in Irish?

The plural of slánaitheoir is slánaitheoirí; with the article, na slánaitheoirí means “the saviours”. The genitive plural is slánaitheoirí, as in gníomhartha na slánaitheoirí (the deeds of the saviours).

Q: Does slánaitheoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Slánaitheoir can mean saviour or redeemer, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “saviour” in Irish

Irish:: slánaitheoir
English:: saviour, redeemer
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SLAW-nee-hoer” /ˈsl̪ˠaːn̪ˠiːhoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: slánaitheoirí (saviours)
Genitive singular:: slánaitheora, an tslánaitheora (e.g. breith an tSlánaitheora, the birth of the Saviour)
Genitive plural:: slánaitheoirí, na slánaitheoirí (e.g. gníomhartha na slánaitheoirí, the deeds of the saviours)

What does “slánaitheoir” mean?

“Slánaitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

saviour: A person who saves or rescues others from danger or harm.Also: savior, rescuer, deliverer.

1 other meaning: redeemer

2redeemer: In Christian use, An Slánaitheoir is Christ, who redeems humankind.Also: the saviour, Christ.

“Slánaitheoir” with the article

The plural of saviour in Irish is slánaitheoirí. Here is slánaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an slánaitheoir

the saviour

No change after an

na slánaitheoirí

the saviours

Plural: no change after na

“Slánaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using slánaitheoir, the Irish word for saviour.

Ba é an Slánaitheoir a thug a bheatha ar ár son.

It was the Saviour who gave his life for us.

Guímid chuig an Slánaitheoir gach oíche.

We pray to the Saviour every night.

Bhí sé ina shlánaitheoir ag an bhfoireann inné.

He was the team's saviour yesterday.

Tá pictiúr den Slánaitheoir ar an mballa.

There is a picture of the Saviour on the wall.

Níl aon slánaitheoirí ag teacht chun sinn a shábháil.

No saviours are coming to save us.

Is í mo shlánaitheoir í, gan amhras.

She is my saviour, without a doubt.

Labhair an sagart faoi ghrá an tSlánaitheora.

The priest spoke about the love of the Saviour.

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Saviour in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for saviour?

The Irish for saviour is slánaitheoir (pronounced “SLAW-nee-hoer”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is slánaitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean redeemer.

How do you pronounce slánaitheoir in Irish?

Slánaitheoir is said like “SLAW-nee-hoer” (IPA /ˈsl̪ˠaːn̪ˠiːhoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of saviour in Irish?

The plural of slánaitheoir is slánaitheoirí; with the article, na slánaitheoirí means “the saviours”. The genitive plural is slánaitheoirí, as in gníomhartha na slánaitheoirí (the deeds of the saviours).

Does slánaitheoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Slánaitheoir can mean saviour or redeemer, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does slánaitheoir change to shlánaitheoir?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlánaitheoir. After ár (our) it stays ár slánaitheoir, because s does not take eclipsis.

How is 'slánaitheoir' different from 'tarrthálaí'?

Slánaitheoir is a saviour or redeemer, especially Christ, An Slánaitheoir, while tarrthálaí is a practical rescuer, such as a lifeguard.

Saviour in Irish (Slánaitheoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage