HeyRuaHow to say “sniper” in Irish
- Irish:
- snípéir
- English:
- sniper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHNEE-pair” /ˈʃnʲiːpʲeːrʲ/
- Plural:
- snípéirí (snipers)
- Genitive singular:
- snípéara, an tsnípéara (e.g. raidhfil an tsnípéara, the sniper's rifle)
- Genitive plural:
- snípéirí, na snípéirí (e.g. ionsaithe snípéirí, sniper attacks)
What does “snípéir” mean?
- sniper
- A soldier or marksman who shoots at people from a hidden position, usually at long range.Also: marksman, sharpshooter.
“Snípéir” with the article
The plural of sniper in Irish is snípéirí. Here is snípéir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Snípéir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using snípéir, the Irish word for sniper.
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Sniper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sniper?
The Irish for sniper is snípéir (pronounced “SHNEE-pair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is snípéirí.
How do you pronounce snípéir in Irish?
Snípéir is said like “SHNEE-pair” (IPA /ˈʃnʲiːpʲeːrʲ/).
What is the plural of sniper in Irish?
The plural of snípéir is snípéirí; with the article, na snípéirí means “the snipers”. The genitive plural is snípéirí, as in ionsaithe snípéirí (sniper attacks).
Why does snípéir change to shnípéir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shnípéir. After ár (our) it stays ár snípéir, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is there a verb related to 'snípéir'?
Not a verb, but the noun 'snípéireacht' means sniping, the activity of a sniper, as in 'bhí snípéireacht ar siúl'.
