HeyRuaHow to say “smuggler” in Irish
- Irish:
- smuigléir
- English:
- smuggler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SMIG-lair” /ˈsmˠɪɟlʲeːrʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- smuigléirí (smugglers)
- Genitive singular:
- smuigléara, an smuigléara (e.g. bád an smuigléara, the smuggler's boat)
- Genitive plural:
- smuigléirí, na smuigléirí (e.g. uaimh na smuigléirí, the smugglers' cave)
What does “smuigléir” mean?
- smuggler
- A person who illegally brings goods or people into or out of a country.Also: contrabandist, bootlegger.
“Smuigléir” with the article
The plural of smuggler in Irish is smuigléirí. Here is smuigléir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an smuigléir
the smuggler
No change after an
na smuigléirí
the smugglers
Plural: no change after na
“Smuigléir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using smuigléir, the Irish word for smuggler.
Gabhadh smuigléir ag an gcalafort aréir.
A smuggler was arrested at the port last night.
Bhí an smuigléir ag iompar toitíní.
The smuggler was carrying cigarettes.
Fuair na gardaí carr an smuigléara.
The guards found the smuggler's car.
D'úsáid smuigléirí an cuas seo fadó.
Smugglers used this cove long ago.
Bhí a sheanathair ina smuigléir ar an teorainn.
His grandfather was a smuggler on the border.
Tá scéalta faoi smuigléirí i ngach baile cois cósta.
Every coastal town has stories about smugglers.
Theith na smuigléirí sular tháinig na custaim.
The smugglers fled before customs arrived.
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Smuggler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for smuggler?
The Irish for smuggler is smuigléir (pronounced “SMIG-lair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is smuigléirí.
How do you pronounce smuigléir in Irish?
Smuigléir is said like “SMIG-lair” (IPA /ˈsmˠɪɟlʲeːrʲ/).
What is the plural of smuggler in Irish?
The plural of smuigléir is smuigléirí; with the article, na smuigléirí means “the smugglers”. The genitive plural is smuigléirí, as in uaimh na smuigléirí (the smugglers' cave).
What is the word for the activity of smuggling?
Smuggling is 'smuigléireacht', for example 'smuigléireacht drugaí' for drug smuggling.
