HeyRuaHow to say “vegetarian” in Irish
- Irish:
- veigeatóir
- English:
- vegetarian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “veg-uh-TOR” /vʲɛɟəˈt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- veigeatóirí (vegetarians)
- Genitive singular:
- veigeatóra, an veigeatóra (e.g. béile an veigeatóra, the vegetarian's meal)
- Genitive plural:
- veigeatóirí, na veigeatóirí (e.g. cumann veigeatóirí, a vegetarians' society)
What does “veigeatóir” mean?
- vegetarian
- A person who does not eat meat or fish.Also: veggie, non-meat eater.
Other Irish words for vegetarian: feoilséantóir (vegetarian)
“Veigeatóir” with the article
The plural of vegetarian in Irish is veigeatóirí. Here is veigeatóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Veigeatóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using veigeatóir, the Irish word for vegetarian.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “veigeatóir”
Vegetarian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vegetarian?
The Irish for vegetarian is veigeatóir (pronounced “veg-uh-TOR”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is veigeatóirí.
How do you pronounce veigeatóir in Irish?
Veigeatóir is said like “veg-uh-TOR” (IPA /vʲɛɟəˈt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of vegetarian in Irish?
The plural of veigeatóir is veigeatóirí; with the article, na veigeatóirí means “the vegetarians”. The genitive plural is veigeatóirí, as in cumann veigeatóirí (a vegetarians' society).
Is there another word for vegetarian in Irish?
Yes, 'feoilséantóir' (one who abstains from meat) is also found, but 'veigeatóir' is the common word. A vegan is 'vegánach'.
