HeyRuaHow to say “speculator” in Irish
- Irish:
- amhantraí
- English:
- speculator, adventurer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OW-un-tree” /ˈəuntˠɾˠiː/
- Plural:
- amhantraithe (speculators)
- Genitive singular:
- amhantraí, an amhantraí (e.g. brabús an amhantraí, the speculator's profit)
- Genitive plural:
- amhantraithe, na n-amhantraithe (e.g. saint na n-amhantraithe, the greed of the speculators)
What does “amhantraí” mean?
“Amhantraí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- speculator
- A person who takes risks with money, buying things in the hope of selling them later at a profit.Also: financial speculator, risk taker.
1 other meaning: adventurer
- 2adventurer
- A person who takes chances or goes on risky ventures in the hope of gain.Also: chancer, venturer.
“Amhantraí” with the article
The plural of speculator in Irish is amhantraithe. Here is amhantraí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Amhantraí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using amhantraí, the Irish word for speculator.
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Speculator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for speculator?
The Irish for speculator is amhantraí (pronounced “OW-un-tree”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is amhantraithe. Depending on context it can also mean adventurer.
How do you pronounce amhantraí in Irish?
Amhantraí is said like “OW-un-tree” (IPA /ˈəuntˠɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of speculator in Irish?
The plural of amhantraí is amhantraithe; with the article, na hamhantraithe means “the speculators”. The genitive plural is amhantraithe, as in saint na n-amhantraithe (the greed of the speculators).
Does amhantraí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Amhantraí can mean speculator or adventurer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does amhantraí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-amhantraí (the speculator), a hamhantraí (her speculator), a n-amhantraí (their speculator), na hamhantraithe (the speculators).
What word is amhantraí related to?
It comes from amhantar, meaning a venture or chance, so an amhantraí is someone who takes a chance for gain.
Is amhantraí the same as infheisteoir?
No. An infheisteoir is an investor in general, while an amhantraí takes risky bets hoping for quick profit.
