taistealaí
masculine
The English word traveller is expressed in Irish as taistealaí. If unsure, use taistealaí. Wiktionary also lists imeachtaí.
Meaning: one who travels (noun)
Ways to say it
| Irish | Note |
|---|---|
| taistealaí | masculine |
| imeachtaí | masculine |
The term is used to refer to one who travels or journeys.
Which one should you use?
taistealaí is the standard term used to describe a person who is travelling or a tourist, whereas imeachtaí is another masculine form used for a traveller.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both taistealaí and imeachtaí are masculine nouns.
Did you know?
- In Ireland, the term 'Travellers' often refers specifically to the indigenous nomadic ethnic group, the Mincéirs, rather than just someone who is touring the country.
- The word imeachtaí implies a deeper sense of 'leaving' than taistealaí, as it is rooted in the word imeacht, which specifically denotes a departure.
- While taistealaí is the standard term, in certain Irish dialects, a person travelling through a specific area might be referred to using words for 'wanderer' or 'wayfarer' instead.
Examples in context
- Bíonn a lán taistealaithe ag teacht go hÉirinn.Many travellers come to Ireland.
- Conas atá tú, a thurasóirín?How are you, little traveller?
- Tá an turasóir bán sin ag siúl trí na háiteanna.That fair-haired traveller is walking through the places.
- Is taistealaí é sé.He is a traveller.
- Tá an taistealaí anseo.The traveller is here.
- Ní taistealaí é an fear sin.That man is not a traveller.
Example conversation
Siobhán and Conor are talking about their hobbies.
- SiobhánAn bhfuil tú ina thaistealaí, a Chonaire?Are you a traveller, Conor?
- ConorTá, baighim go dtí go bhfuil mé.Yes, I believe that I am.
- SiobhánCén áit is fearr le taistealaí?What is the best place for a traveller?
- ConorIs iontach an Spáinn.Spain is wonderful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “traveller” translations and entries taistealaí, imeachtaí, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries imeachtaí, taistealaí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
