HeyRuaHow to say “trumpeter” in Irish
- Irish:
- trumpadóir
- English:
- trumpeter, loud-mouthed person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRUM-puh-dohr” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠʊmˠpˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- trumpadóirí (trumpeters)
- Genitive singular:
- trumpadóra, an trumpadóra (e.g. uirlis an trumpadóra, the trumpeter's instrument)
- Genitive plural:
- trumpadóirí, na dtrumpadóirí (e.g. ceol na dtrumpadóirí, the music of the trumpeters)
What does “trumpadóir” mean?
“Trumpadóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trumpeter
- A person who plays the trumpet.Also: trumpet player, bugler.
1 other meaning: loud-mouthed person
- 2loud-mouthed person
- A person who talks loudly and boastfully or chatters a lot.Also: loudmouth, prater, braggart, blowhard.
“Trumpadóir” with the article
The plural of trumpeter in Irish is trumpadóirí. Here is trumpadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trumpadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trumpadóir, the Irish word for trumpeter.
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Trumpeter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trumpeter?
The Irish for trumpeter is trumpadóir (pronounced “TRUM-puh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trumpadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean loud-mouthed person.
How do you pronounce trumpadóir in Irish?
Trumpadóir is said like “TRUM-puh-dohr” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠʊmˠpˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of trumpeter in Irish?
The plural of trumpadóir is trumpadóirí; with the article, na trumpadóirí means “the trumpeters”. The genitive plural is trumpadóirí, as in ceol na dtrumpadóirí (the music of the trumpeters).
Does trumpadóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Trumpadóir can mean trumpeter or loud-mouthed person, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does trumpadóir change to thrumpadóir or dtrumpadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trumpadóir becomes mo thrumpadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrumpadóir (eclipsis).
What is the word for the instrument itself?
The trumpet is 'trumpa' (also 'stoc'), and the player is 'trumpadóir'. Note that 'trumpa' can also mean a Jew's harp.
