HeyRuaHow to say “violator” in Irish
- Irish:
- sáraitheoir
- English:
- violator, thwarter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAW-ree-hoe-ir” /ˈsˠaːɾˠiːhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- sáraitheoirí (violators)
- Genitive singular:
- sáraitheora, an tsáraitheora (e.g. ainm an tsáraitheora, the name of the violator)
- Genitive plural:
- sáraitheoirí, na sáraitheoirí (e.g. liosta na sáraitheoirí, the list of the violators)
What does “sáraitheoir” mean?
“Sáraitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- violator
- A person who breaks or infringes a law, rule or agreement.Also: infringer, transgressor, offender.
1 other meaning: thwarter
- 2thwarter
- A person who frustrates, overcomes or gets the better of others.Also: frustrater, overcomer.
“Sáraitheoir” with the article
The plural of violator in Irish is sáraitheoirí. Here is sáraitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sáraitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sáraitheoir, the Irish word for violator.
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Violator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for violator?
The Irish for violator is sáraitheoir (pronounced “SAW-ree-hoe-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sáraitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean thwarter.
How do you pronounce sáraitheoir in Irish?
Sáraitheoir is said like “SAW-ree-hoe-ir” (IPA /ˈsˠaːɾˠiːhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of violator in Irish?
The plural of sáraitheoir is sáraitheoirí; with the article, na sáraitheoirí means “the violators”. The genitive plural is sáraitheoirí, as in liosta na sáraitheoirí (the list of the violators).
Does sáraitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sáraitheoir can mean violator or thwarter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sáraitheoir change to sháraitheoir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sháraitheoir. After ár (our) it stays ár sáraitheoir, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'sáraitheoir' related to 'sárú'?
'Sáraitheoir' is the agent noun from the verb 'sáraigh' (violate, infringe), whose verbal noun is 'sárú', as in 'sárú cóipchirt' (copyright infringement).
