HeyRuaHow to say “wrestler” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomrascálaí
- English:
- wrestler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-ruh-skaw-lee” /ˈʊmˠɾˠəsˠkaːlʲiː/
- Plural:
- iomrascálaithe (wrestlers)
- Genitive singular:
- iomrascálaí, an iomrascálaí (e.g. ainm an iomrascálaí, the wrestler's name)
- Genitive plural:
- iomrascálaithe, na n-iomrascálaithe (e.g. cumann iomrascálaithe, a wrestlers' club)
What does “iomrascálaí” mean?
- wrestler
- A person who wrestles, especially one who takes part in wrestling as a sport.Also: grappler, wrestling competitor.
“Iomrascálaí” with the article
The plural of wrestler in Irish is iomrascálaithe. Here is iomrascálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iomrascálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iomrascálaí, the Irish word for wrestler.
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Wrestler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wrestler?
The Irish for wrestler is iomrascálaí (pronounced “UM-ruh-skaw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iomrascálaithe.
How do you pronounce iomrascálaí in Irish?
Iomrascálaí is said like “UM-ruh-skaw-lee” (IPA /ˈʊmˠɾˠəsˠkaːlʲiː/).
What is the plural of wrestler in Irish?
The plural of iomrascálaí is iomrascálaithe; with the article, na hiomrascálaithe means “the wrestlers”. The genitive plural is iomrascálaithe, as in cumann iomrascálaithe (a wrestlers' club).
Why does iomrascálaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iomrascálaí (the wrestler), a hiomrascálaí (her wrestler), a n-iomrascálaí (their wrestler), na hiomrascálaithe (the wrestlers).
What is the word for the sport itself?
The sport is 'iomrascáil' (wrestling), and the person who does it is 'iomrascálaí'. 'Coraíocht' is another word for wrestling, with 'coraí' for a wrestler.
