HeyRuaHow to say “terrorist” in Irish
- Irish:
- sceimhlitheoir
- English:
- terrorist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKEV-li-hor” /ˈʃcɛvʲlʲəhoːɾʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- sceimhlitheoirí (terrorists)
- Genitive singular:
- sceimhlitheora, an sceimhlitheora (e.g. gníomhartha an sceimhlitheora, the actions of the terrorist)
- Genitive plural:
- sceimhlitheoirí, na sceimhlitheoirí (e.g. gníomhartha na sceimhlitheoirí, the actions of the terrorists)
What does “sceimhlitheoir” mean?
- terrorist
- A person who uses violence and fear, especially against civilians, to achieve political aims.Also: bomber, militant.
“Sceimhlitheoir” with the article
The plural of terrorist in Irish is sceimhlitheoirí. Here is sceimhlitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an sceimhlitheoir
the terrorist
No change after an
na sceimhlitheoirí
the terrorists
Plural: no change after na
“Sceimhlitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sceimhlitheoir, the Irish word for terrorist.
Gabhadh sceimhlitheoir ag an aerfort inné.
A terrorist was arrested at the airport yesterday.
Theith an sceimhlitheoir sula raibh na gardaí ann.
The terrorist fled before the police arrived.
Fuarthas grianghraf an sceimhlitheora ar an idirlíon.
The terrorist's photograph was found on the internet.
Mharaigh na sceimhlitheoirí go leor daoine neamhchiontacha.
The terrorists killed many innocent people.
Ní sceimhlitheoir é, is saighdiúir é, a deir sé.
He says he is not a terrorist but a soldier.
Bhí eagla ar an bpobal roimh na sceimhlitheoirí.
The public were afraid of the terrorists.
Cuireadh an sceimhlitheoir i bpríosún ar feadh tríocha bliain.
The terrorist was jailed for thirty years.
Other nouns in Irish
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Terrorist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for terrorist?
The Irish for terrorist is sceimhlitheoir (pronounced “SHKEV-li-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sceimhlitheoirí.
How do you pronounce sceimhlitheoir in Irish?
Sceimhlitheoir is said like “SHKEV-li-hor” (IPA /ˈʃcɛvʲlʲəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of terrorist in Irish?
The plural of sceimhlitheoir is sceimhlitheoirí; with the article, na sceimhlitheoirí means “the terrorists”. The genitive plural is sceimhlitheoirí, as in gníomhartha na sceimhlitheoirí (the actions of the terrorists).
What is the word for terrorism?
Terrorism is 'sceimhlitheoireacht', from the same root 'sceimhle' meaning terror.
