HeyRuaHow to say “theorist” in Irish
- Irish:
- teoiricí
- English:
- theorist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TYOR-ik-ee” /ˈtʲoːɾʲəciː/
- Plural:
- teoiricithe (theorists)
- Genitive singular:
- teoiricí, an teoiricí (e.g. saothar an teoiricí, the theorist's work)
- Genitive plural:
- teoiricithe, na dteoiricithe (e.g. tuairimí na dteoiricithe, the opinions of the theorists)
What does “teoiricí” mean?
- theorist
- A person who develops or studies theories, especially in a particular field.Also: theoretician, theorizer.
“Teoiricí” with the article
The plural of theorist in Irish is teoiricithe. Here is teoiricí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teoiricí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teoiricí, the Irish word for theorist.
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Theorist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for theorist?
The Irish for theorist is teoiricí (pronounced “TYOR-ik-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teoiricithe.
How do you pronounce teoiricí in Irish?
Teoiricí is said like “TYOR-ik-ee” (IPA /ˈtʲoːɾʲəciː/).
What is the plural of theorist in Irish?
The plural of teoiricí is teoiricithe; with the article, na teoiricithe means “the theorists”. The genitive plural is teoiricithe, as in tuairimí na dteoiricithe (the opinions of the theorists).
Why does teoiricí change to theoiricí or dteoiricí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teoiricí becomes mo theoiricí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteoiricí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'teoiricí' and 'teoiric'?
'Teoiric' means a theory, while 'teoiricí' is the person who devises theories, a theorist. Note that 'teoiricí' is also the plural of 'teoiric' (theories), so context decides.
