elder in Irish
elder in Irish is foirfeach, sinsear, trom — elder means a respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
elder in Irish
foirfeach
A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
sinsear
A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
trom
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
What does "elder" mean?
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noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
"The village elders met to settle the dispute."
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adjective Older than another specified person, especially a sibling.
"His elder brother went to university first."
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noun A small tree or shrub (Sambucus) that produces clusters of white flowers and dark purple berries.
"She made cordial from the elder flowers growing in the hedgerow."
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elder in a sentence
- The village elders met to settle the dispute.
- She was raised to show deep respect for her elders.
- His elder brother went to university first.
- She made cordial from the elder flowers growing in the hedgerow.
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What is "elder" in Irish?
"elder" in Irish is foirfeach, sinsear, trom. elder means: A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
How do you use "elder" in a sentence?
Example: "The village elders met to settle the dispute." In Irish, "elder" is foirfeach, sinsear, trom.
Are there other ways to say "elder" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "elder": foirfeach, sinsear, trom.
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