HeyRuaHow to say “trickster” in Irish
- Irish:
- áilteoir
- English:
- trickster, clown
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AWL-tyor” /ˈɑːlʲtʲoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- áilteoirí (tricksters)
- Genitive singular:
- áilteora, an áilteora (e.g. cleasanna an áilteora, the trickster's tricks)
- Genitive plural:
- áilteoirí, na n-áilteoirí (e.g. cleasanna na n-áilteoirí, the tricksters' tricks)
What does “áilteoir” mean?
“Áilteoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trickster
- A person who plays tricks or practical jokes on others.Also: practical joker, prankster, joker, rogue.
1 other meaning: clown
- 2clown
- A person who acts the fool to amuse people, a buffoon.Also: buffoon, jester, comedian.
Other Irish words for trickster: cleasaí (trickster)
“Áilteoir” with the article
The plural of trickster in Irish is áilteoirí. Here is áilteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Áilteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áilteoir, the Irish word for trickster.
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Trickster in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trickster?
The Irish for trickster is áilteoir (pronounced “AWL-tyor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is áilteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean clown.
How do you pronounce áilteoir in Irish?
Áilteoir is said like “AWL-tyor” (IPA /ˈɑːlʲtʲoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of trickster in Irish?
The plural of áilteoir is áilteoirí; with the article, na háilteoirí means “the tricksters”. The genitive plural is áilteoirí, as in cleasanna na n-áilteoirí (the tricksters' tricks).
Does áilteoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áilteoir can mean trickster or clown, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does áilteoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-áilteoir (the trickster), a háilteoir (her trickster), a n-áilteoir (their trickster), na háilteoirí (the tricksters).
What is the word for the act of playing tricks?
The activity is áilteoireacht, for example 'Stop den áilteoireacht!' means 'Stop the messing!'.
Is áilteoir the same as cleasaí?
They are close: cleasaí stresses cunning tricks, while áilteoir suggests a joker or clown who plays pranks for fun.
