HeyRuaHow to say “violinist” in Irish
- Irish:
- veidhleadóir
- English:
- violinist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VYE-luh-dohr” /vʲəilʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- veidhleadóirí (violinists)
- Genitive singular:
- veidhleadóra, an veidhleadóra (e.g. veidhlín an veidhleadóra, the violinist's violin)
- Genitive plural:
- veidhleadóirí, na veidhleadóirí (e.g. ceolchoirm na veidhleadóirí, the concert of the violinists)
What does “veidhleadóir” mean?
- violinist
- A person who plays the violin.Also: violin player, fiddler.
“Veidhleadóir” with the article
The plural of violinist in Irish is veidhleadóirí. Here is veidhleadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Veidhleadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using veidhleadóir, the Irish word for violinist.
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Violinist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for violinist?
The Irish for violinist is veidhleadóir (pronounced “VYE-luh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is veidhleadóirí.
How do you pronounce veidhleadóir in Irish?
Veidhleadóir is said like “VYE-luh-dohr” (IPA /vʲəilʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of violinist in Irish?
The plural of veidhleadóir is veidhleadóirí; with the article, na veidhleadóirí means “the violinists”. The genitive plural is veidhleadóirí, as in ceolchoirm na veidhleadóirí (the concert of the violinists).
What is the difference between veidhleadóir and fidléir?
Veidhleadóir usually means a violinist, especially in classical music, while fidléir is the usual word for a traditional fiddler.
