HeyRuaHow to say “traveller” in Irish
- Irish:
- taistealaí
- English:
- traveller, traveller (member of the travelling community)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TASH-tyal-ee” /ˈt̪ˠaʃtʲəl̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- taistealaithe (travellers)
- Genitive singular:
- taistealaí, an taistealaí (e.g. mála an taistealaí, the traveller's bag)
- Genitive plural:
- taistealaithe, na dtaistealaithe (e.g. cearta na dtaistealaithe, the rights of travellers)
What does “taistealaí” mean?
“Taistealaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- traveller
- A person who travels or is on a journey.Also: traveler, voyager, wayfarer, passenger.
1 other meaning: traveller (member of the travelling community)
- 2traveller (member of the travelling community)
- A member of the Irish Travelling community, a traditionally nomadic ethnic group in Ireland.Also: traveller, Irish traveller, member of the travelling community.
Other Irish words for traveller: paisinéir (passenger)
“Taistealaí” with the article
The plural of traveller in Irish is taistealaithe. Here is taistealaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taistealaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taistealaí, the Irish word for traveller.
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Traveller in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for traveller?
The Irish for traveller is taistealaí (pronounced “TASH-tyal-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taistealaithe. Depending on context it can also mean traveller (member of the travelling community).
How do you pronounce taistealaí in Irish?
Taistealaí is said like “TASH-tyal-ee” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaʃtʲəl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of traveller in Irish?
The plural of taistealaí is taistealaithe; with the article, na taistealaithe means “the travellers”. The genitive plural is taistealaithe, as in cearta na dtaistealaithe (the rights of travellers).
Does taistealaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taistealaí can mean traveller or traveller (member of the travelling community), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does taistealaí change to thaistealaí or dtaistealaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taistealaí becomes mo thaistealaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaistealaí (eclipsis).
How do I refer to the Travelling community in Irish?
The usual term is an lucht siúil (the Travelling people), and an individual is often called duine den lucht siúil, though taistealaí is also used.
What is the difference between taistealaí and turasóir?
Taistealaí is anyone who travels, while turasóir specifically means a tourist travelling for pleasure.
