HeyRuaHow to say “singer” in Irish
- Irish:
- amhránaí
- English:
- singer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OW-raw-nee” /ˈəuɾˠaːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- amhránaithe (singers)
- Genitive singular:
- amhránaí, an amhránaí (e.g. guth an amhránaí, the singer's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- amhránaithe, na n-amhránaithe (e.g. comórtas amhránaithe, a singers' competition)
What does “amhránaí” mean?
- singer
- A person who sings, especially one who sings songs well or professionally.Also: vocalist, songster.
“Amhránaí” with the article
The plural of singer in Irish is amhránaithe. Here is amhránaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Amhránaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using amhránaí, the Irish word for singer.
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Singer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for singer?
The Irish for singer is amhránaí (pronounced “OW-raw-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is amhránaithe.
How do you pronounce amhránaí in Irish?
Amhránaí is said like “OW-raw-nee” (IPA /ˈəuɾˠaːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of singer in Irish?
The plural of amhránaí is amhránaithe; with the article, na hamhránaithe means “the singers”. The genitive plural is amhránaithe, as in comórtas amhránaithe (a singers' competition).
Why does amhránaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-amhránaí (the singer), a hamhránaí (her singer), a n-amhránaí (their singer), na hamhránaithe (the singers).
How do I say 'she is a singer' in Irish?
Use the copula, 'Is amhránaí í', or the substantive verb with 'i', 'Tá sí ina hamhránaí'.
