HeyRuaHow to say “accountant” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuntasóir
- English:
- accountant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-tuh-sohr” /ˈkʊn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cuntasóirí (accountants)
- Genitive singular:
- cuntasóra, an chuntasóra (e.g. oifig an chuntasóra, the accountant's office)
- Genitive plural:
- cuntasóirí, na gcuntasóirí (e.g. cumann na gcuntasóirí, the association of accountants)
What does “cuntasóir” mean?
- accountant
- A person whose job is keeping and checking financial accounts.Also: bookkeeper, auditor.
“Cuntasóir” with the article
The plural of accountant in Irish is cuntasóirí. Here is cuntasóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuntasóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuntasóir, the Irish word for accountant.
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Accountant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accountant?
The Irish for accountant is cuntasóir (pronounced “KUN-tuh-sohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuntasóirí.
How do you pronounce cuntasóir in Irish?
Cuntasóir is said like “KUN-tuh-sohr” (IPA /ˈkʊn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of accountant in Irish?
The plural of cuntasóir is cuntasóirí; with the article, na cuntasóirí means “the accountants”. The genitive plural is cuntasóirí, as in cumann na gcuntasóirí (the association of accountants).
Why does cuntasóir change to chuntasóir or gcuntasóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuntasóir becomes mo chuntasóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuntasóir (eclipsis).
What is the word for accountancy itself?
Accountancy is 'cuntasaíocht', and an account is 'cuntas'.
