ambasadóir
masculine
The Irish word for ambassador is ambasadóir.
ambasadóir refers to a diplomat of the highest rank.
Meaning: diplomat of the highest rank (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ambasadóir is ambasadóirí.
Did you know?
- The word ambasadóir was borrowed from the English word 'ambassador' and then modified with the Irish agent noun suffix -óir.
- While ambasadóir refers to a diplomat, it is also frequently used in modern Irish to describe a 'brand ambassador' or a celebrity representing a charity.
- Adding the prefix t- in an t-ambasadóir is a grammatical requirement triggered by the word starting with a vowel when following the definite article.
Examples in context
- Is é an ambasadóir an duine is tábhachtaí.The ambassador is the most important person.
- Bhí an ambasadóir sa tsráthán inné.The ambassador was in the town yesterday.
Example conversation
Aoife and Cian are discussing a formal event.
- AoifeAn bhfuil an ambasadóir anseo go hiontach?Is the ambassador here already?
- CianTá, tá sé sa halla anois.Yes, he is in the hall now.
- AoifeAn bhfuil an ambasadóir ag labhairt Gaeilge?Does the ambassador speak Irish?
- CianTá, tá sé gobra go leor.Yes, he is quite fluent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ambassador” translations and entries ambasadóir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ambasadóir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
