HeyRuaHow to say “sorcerer” in Irish
- Irish:
- asarlaí
- English:
- sorcerer, conjurer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-ur-lee” /ˈasˠəɾˠl̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- asarlaithe (sorcerers)
- Genitive singular:
- asarlaí, an asarlaí (e.g. draíocht an asarlaí, the sorcerer's magic)
- Genitive plural:
- asarlaithe, na n-asarlaithe (e.g. cumann na n-asarlaithe, the sorcerers' guild)
What does “asarlaí” mean?
“Asarlaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sorcerer
- A person who practises magic or witchcraft, a wizard or enchanter.Also: wizard, magician, enchanter, witch doctor, necromancer.
1 other meaning: conjurer
- 2conjurer
- A person who performs magic tricks or deceives people with clever tricks.Also: trickster, illusionist.
“Asarlaí” with the article
The plural of sorcerer in Irish is asarlaithe. Here is asarlaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Asarlaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using asarlaí, the Irish word for sorcerer.
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Sorcerer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sorcerer?
The Irish for sorcerer is asarlaí (pronounced “AS-ur-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is asarlaithe. Depending on context it can also mean conjurer.
How do you pronounce asarlaí in Irish?
Asarlaí is said like “AS-ur-lee” (IPA /ˈasˠəɾˠl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of sorcerer in Irish?
The plural of asarlaí is asarlaithe; with the article, na hasarlaithe means “the sorcerers”. The genitive plural is asarlaithe, as in cumann na n-asarlaithe (the sorcerers' guild).
Does asarlaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Asarlaí can mean sorcerer or conjurer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does asarlaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-asarlaí (the sorcerer), a hasarlaí (her sorcerer), a n-asarlaí (their sorcerer), na hasarlaithe (the sorcerers).
What is the difference between asarlaí and draoi?
Draoi is a druid or magician, especially in early Irish tradition, while asarlaí is a sorcerer or wizard in general, and can also mean a conjurer of tricks.
What is the word for sorcery itself?
The practice is asarlaíocht, meaning sorcery, witchcraft or conjuring tricks.
