HeyRuaHow to say “winner” in Irish
- Irish:
- buaiteoir
- English:
- winner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-uh-tyor” /ˈbuət̠ʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- buaiteoirí (winners)
- Genitive singular:
- buaiteora, an bhuaiteora (e.g. ainm an bhuaiteora, the winner's name)
- Genitive plural:
- buaiteoirí, na mbuaiteoirí (e.g. liosta na mbuaiteoirí, the list of winners)
What does “buaiteoir” mean?
- winner
- A person or team that wins a game, competition, prize or contest.Also: victor, prizewinner, champion.
Other Irish words for winner: seaimpín (champion)
“Buaiteoir” with the article
The plural of winner in Irish is buaiteoirí. Here is buaiteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buaiteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buaiteoir, the Irish word for winner.
Other nouns in Irish
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Winner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for winner?
The Irish for winner is buaiteoir (pronounced “BOO-uh-tyor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buaiteoirí.
How do you pronounce buaiteoir in Irish?
Buaiteoir is said like “BOO-uh-tyor” (IPA /ˈbuət̠ʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of winner in Irish?
The plural of buaiteoir is buaiteoirí; with the article, na buaiteoirí means “the winners”. The genitive plural is buaiteoirí, as in liosta na mbuaiteoirí (the list of winners).
Why does buaiteoir change to bhuaiteoir or mbuaiteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buaiteoir becomes mo bhuaiteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuaiteoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'buaiteoir' and 'curadh'?
'Buaiteoir' is anyone who wins a particular contest or prize, while 'curadh' means a champion, often a title holder. Both can be used in sport.
