HeyRuaHow to say “usher” in Irish
- Irish:
- uiséir
- English:
- usher
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ish-AYR” /ɪˈʃeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- uiséirí (ushers)
- Genitive singular:
- uiséara, an uiséara (e.g. éide an uiséara, the usher's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- uiséirí, na n-uiséirí (e.g. obair na n-uiséirí, the work of the ushers)
What does “uiséir” mean?
- usher
- A person who shows people to their seats, for example in a church, cinema or theatre, or an official who keeps order in a court.Also: attendant, doorkeeper, court usher.
“Uiséir” with the article
The plural of usher in Irish is uiséirí. Here is uiséir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uiséir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uiséir, the Irish word for usher.
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Usher in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for usher?
The Irish for usher is uiséir (pronounced “ish-AYR”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uiséirí.
How do you pronounce uiséir in Irish?
Uiséir is said like “ish-AYR” (IPA /ɪˈʃeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of usher in Irish?
The plural of uiséir is uiséirí; with the article, na huiséirí means “the ushers”. The genitive plural is uiséirí, as in obair na n-uiséirí (the work of the ushers).
Why does uiséir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uiséir (the usher), a huiséir (her usher), a n-uiséir (their usher), na huiséirí (the ushers).
Is 'uiséir' the same as 'doirseoir'?
Not quite: 'doirseoir' is a doorkeeper or porter, while 'uiséir' is someone who shows people to seats or attends a court.
