HeyRuaHow to say “settler” in Irish
- Irish:
- seadaitheoir
- English:
- settler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAD-ee-hore” /ˈʃadəˌhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- seadaitheoirí (settlers)
- Genitive singular:
- seadaitheora, an tseadaitheora (e.g. teach an tseadaitheora, the settler's house)
- Genitive plural:
- seadaitheoirí, na seadaitheoirí (e.g. talamh na seadaitheoirí, the settlers' land)
What does “seadaitheoir” mean?
- settler
- A person who settles in a new place or country and makes a home there.Also: colonist, squatter.
“Seadaitheoir” with the article
The plural of settler in Irish is seadaitheoirí. Here is seadaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seadaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seadaitheoir, the Irish word for settler.
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Settler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for settler?
The Irish for settler is seadaitheoir (pronounced “SHAD-ee-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seadaitheoirí.
How do you pronounce seadaitheoir in Irish?
Seadaitheoir is said like “SHAD-ee-hore” (IPA /ˈʃadəˌhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of settler in Irish?
The plural of seadaitheoir is seadaitheoirí; with the article, na seadaitheoirí means “the settlers”. The genitive plural is seadaitheoirí, as in talamh na seadaitheoirí (the settlers' land).
Why does seadaitheoir change to sheadaitheoir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheadaitheoir. After ár (our) it stays ár seadaitheoir, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'seadaitheoir' different from 'plandóir'?
'Seadaitheoir' is a general word for anyone who settles in a new place, while 'plandóir' refers specifically to a planter, especially in the historical Plantations of Ireland.
