HeyRuaHow to say “senior person” in Irish
- Irish:
- sinsearach
- English:
- senior person, ancestor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHIN-shuh-ruhkh” /ˈʃɪnʃəɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- sinsearaigh (senior people)
- Genitive singular:
- sinsearaigh, an tsinsearaigh (e.g. ainm an tsinsearaigh, the name of the senior person)
- Genitive plural:
- sinsearach, na sinsearach (e.g. foireann na sinsearach, the seniors' team)
What does “sinsearach” mean?
“Sinsearach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- senior person
- A person who is older than others or higher in rank, such as a senior pupil, player or member.Also: senior member, senior pupil, elder person.
1 other meaning: ancestor
- 2ancestor
- A person from whom one is descended, a forebear.Also: forebear, forefather.
“Sinsearach” with the article
The plural of senior person in Irish is sinsearaigh. Here is sinsearach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sinsearach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sinsearach, the Irish word for senior person.
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Senior person in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for senior person?
The Irish for senior person is sinsearach (pronounced “SHIN-shuh-ruhkh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sinsearaigh. Depending on context it can also mean ancestor.
How do you pronounce sinsearach in Irish?
Sinsearach is said like “SHIN-shuh-ruhkh” (IPA /ˈʃɪnʃəɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of senior person in Irish?
The plural of sinsearach is sinsearaigh; with the article, na sinsearaigh means “the senior people”. The genitive plural is sinsearach, as in foireann na sinsearach (the seniors' team).
Does sinsearach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sinsearach can mean senior person or ancestor, depending on context; the first is the most common. Sinsearach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning senior.
Why does sinsearach change to shinsearach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shinsearach. After ár (our) it stays ár sinsearach, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sinsearach' and 'sinsear'?
'Sinsear' usually means an ancestor or elder, and 'sinsir' are forebears, while the noun 'sinsearach' is mostly used for a senior, for example in sport or school. Its opposite is 'sóisearach', a junior.
