HeyRuaHow to say “walker” in Irish
- Irish:
- siúlóir
- English:
- walker, wanderer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHOO-lohr” /ˈʃuːloːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- siúlóirí (walkers)
- Genitive singular:
- siúlóra, an tsiúlóra (e.g. bróga an tsiúlóra, the walker's shoes)
- Genitive plural:
- siúlóirí, na siúlóirí (e.g. club siúlóirí, a walkers' club)
What does “siúlóir” mean?
“Siúlóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- walker
- A person who walks, especially one who walks for pleasure or exercise.Also: hiker, rambler, pedestrian.
“Siúlóir” with the article
The plural of walker in Irish is siúlóirí. Here is siúlóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Siúlóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using siúlóir, the Irish word for walker.
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Walker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for walker?
The Irish for walker is siúlóir (pronounced “SHOO-lohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is siúlóirí. Depending on context it can also mean wanderer.
How do you pronounce siúlóir in Irish?
Siúlóir is said like “SHOO-lohr” (IPA /ˈʃuːloːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of walker in Irish?
The plural of siúlóir is siúlóirí; with the article, na siúlóirí means “the walkers”. The genitive plural is siúlóirí, as in club siúlóirí (a walkers' club).
Does siúlóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Siúlóir can mean walker or wanderer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does siúlóir change to shiúlóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiúlóir. After ár (our) it stays ár siúlóir, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between siúlóir and coisí?
Siúlóir is someone who walks, often for leisure, while coisí means a pedestrian, someone on foot in traffic.
How do I say I went for a walk?
Use siúlóid, not siúlóir: Chuaigh mé ag siúlóid, or Chuaigh mé ar shiúlóid.
