HeyRuaHow to say “settler” in Irish
- Irish:
- lonnaitheoir
- English:
- settler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUN-uh-hor” /ˈl̪ˠʊn̪ˠəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- lonnaitheoirí (settlers)
- Genitive singular:
- lonnaitheora, an lonnaitheora (e.g. teach an lonnaitheora, the settler's house)
- Genitive plural:
- lonnaitheoirí, na lonnaitheoirí (e.g. talamh na lonnaitheoirí, the settlers' land)
What does “lonnaitheoir” mean?
- settler
- A person who settles and makes a home in a new place or country.Also: colonist, coloniser.
“Lonnaitheoir” with the article
The plural of settler in Irish is lonnaitheoirí. Here is lonnaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lonnaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lonnaitheoir, 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 lonnaitheoir (pronounced “LUN-uh-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lonnaitheoirí.
How do you pronounce lonnaitheoir in Irish?
Lonnaitheoir is said like “LUN-uh-hor” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠʊn̪ˠəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of settler in Irish?
The plural of lonnaitheoir is lonnaitheoirí; with the article, na lonnaitheoirí means “the settlers”. The genitive plural is lonnaitheoirí, as in talamh na lonnaitheoirí (the settlers' land).
How does 'lonnaitheoir' relate to 'plandóir'?
'Lonnaitheoir' is a general word for a settler, from 'lonnaigh' (settle), while 'plandóir' refers specifically to a planter in the historical plantations of Ireland.
