HeyRuaHow to say “accuser” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúisitheoir
- English:
- accuser, prosecutor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-shih-hoh-ir” /ˈkuːʃɪhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cúisitheoirí (accusers)
- Genitive singular:
- cúisitheora, an chúisitheora (e.g. fianaise an chúisitheora, the accuser's evidence)
- Genitive plural:
- cúisitheoirí, na gcúisitheoirí (e.g. ainmneacha na gcúisitheoirí, the names of the accusers)
What does “cúisitheoir” mean?
“Cúisitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- accuser
- A person who accuses someone of a crime or wrongdoing.Also: complainant.
1 other meaning: prosecutor
- 2prosecutor
- A person or official who brings a criminal charge against someone in court.Also: prosecuting counsel.
“Cúisitheoir” with the article
The plural of accuser in Irish is cúisitheoirí. Here is cúisitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúisitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúisitheoir, the Irish word for accuser.
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Accuser in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accuser?
The Irish for accuser is cúisitheoir (pronounced “KOO-shih-hoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúisitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean prosecutor.
How do you pronounce cúisitheoir in Irish?
Cúisitheoir is said like “KOO-shih-hoh-ir” (IPA /ˈkuːʃɪhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of accuser in Irish?
The plural of cúisitheoir is cúisitheoirí; with the article, na cúisitheoirí means “the accusers”. The genitive plural is cúisitheoirí, as in ainmneacha na gcúisitheoirí (the names of the accusers).
Does cúisitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúisitheoir can mean accuser or prosecutor, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúisitheoir change to chúisitheoir or gcúisitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúisitheoir becomes mo chúisitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúisitheoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cúisitheoir' and 'ionchúisitheoir'?
'Cúisitheoir' is anyone who accuses, while 'ionchúisitheoir' is the usual term for an official prosecutor, as in 'an Stiúrthóir Ionchúiseamh Poiblí'.
