Traditionalist in Irish (Traidisiúnaí): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for traditionalist?

The Irish for traditionalist is traidisiúnaí (pronounced “tra-dish-OON-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is traidisiúnaithe.

Q: What is the plural of traditionalist in Irish?

The plural of traidisiúnaí is traidisiúnaithe; with the article, na traidisiúnaithe means “the traditionalists”. The genitive plural is traidisiúnaithe, as in dearcadh na dtraidisiúnaithe (the outlook of the traditionalists).

How to say “traditionalist” in Irish

Irish:: traidisiúnaí
English:: traditionalist
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “tra-dish-OON-ee” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠad̪ʲɪʃuːn̪ˠiː/

Various forms

Plural:: traidisiúnaithe (traditionalists)
Genitive singular:: traidisiúnaí, an traidisiúnaí (e.g. tuairim an traidisiúnaí, the traditionalist's opinion)
Genitive plural:: traidisiúnaithe, na dtraidisiúnaithe (e.g. dearcadh na dtraidisiúnaithe, the outlook of the traditionalists)

What does “traidisiúnaí” mean?

traditionalist: A person who keeps to or favours traditional ways, beliefs or practices.Also: conservative, upholder of tradition.

“Traidisiúnaí” with the article

The plural of traditionalist in Irish is traidisiúnaithe. Here is traidisiúnaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an traidisiúnaí

the traditionalist

No change after an

na traidisiúnaithe

the traditionalists

Plural: no change after na

“Traidisiúnaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using traidisiúnaí, the Irish word for traditionalist.

Is traidisiúnaí é m'athair i gcúrsaí ceoil.

My father is a traditionalist when it comes to music.

Ní maith leis an traidisiúnaí athruithe nua.

The traditionalist doesn't like new changes.

Bhí na traidisiúnaithe i gcoinne an phlean.

The traditionalists were against the plan.

Thuig sí tuairim an traidisiúnaí go maith.

She understood the traditionalist's view well.

Tá a lán traidisiúnaithe san eaglais fós.

There are still many traditionalists in the church.

Níor ghlac glór na dtraidisiúnaithe leis an socrú.

The traditionalists' voice did not accept the arrangement.

Traidisiúnaí ceart a bhí i mo sheanmháthair.

My grandmother was a real traditionalist.

Other nouns in Irish

More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.

teangalanguage oíchenight lámhhand níthing láthairsite mímonth

Traditionalist in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for traditionalist?

The Irish for traditionalist is traidisiúnaí (pronounced “tra-dish-OON-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is traidisiúnaithe.

How do you pronounce traidisiúnaí in Irish?

Traidisiúnaí is said like “tra-dish-OON-ee” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠad̪ʲɪʃuːn̪ˠiː/).

What is the plural of traditionalist in Irish?

The plural of traidisiúnaí is traidisiúnaithe; with the article, na traidisiúnaithe means “the traditionalists”. The genitive plural is traidisiúnaithe, as in dearcadh na dtraidisiúnaithe (the outlook of the traditionalists).

Why does traidisiúnaí change to thraidisiúnaí or dtraidisiúnaí?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) traidisiúnaí becomes mo thraidisiúnaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtraidisiúnaí (eclipsis).

How is traidisiúnaí different from traidisiúnta?

Traidisiúnaí is a noun meaning a traditionalist (a person), while traidisiúnta is an adjective meaning traditional, as in ceol traidisiúnta.

Traditionalist in Irish (Traidisiúnaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage