HeyRuaHow to say “actuary” in Irish
- Irish:
- achtúire
- English:
- actuary
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-too-ir-uh” /ˈaxt̪ˠuːɾʲə/
- Plural:
- achtúirí (actuaries)
- Genitive singular:
- achtúire, an achtúire (e.g. tuarascáil an achtúire, the actuary's report)
- Genitive plural:
- achtúirí, na n-achtúirí (e.g. cumann na n-achtúirí, the society of actuaries)
What does “achtúire” mean?
- actuary
- A professional who calculates insurance risks and premiums using statistics.Also: insurance statistician, actuarial expert.
“Achtúire” with the article
The plural of actuary in Irish is achtúirí. Here is achtúire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Achtúire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using achtúire, the Irish word for actuary.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Actuary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for actuary?
The Irish for actuary is achtúire (pronounced “AKH-too-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is achtúirí.
How do you pronounce achtúire in Irish?
Achtúire is said like “AKH-too-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈaxt̪ˠuːɾʲə/).
What is the plural of actuary in Irish?
The plural of achtúire is achtúirí; with the article, na hachtúirí means “the actuaries”. The genitive plural is achtúirí, as in cumann na n-achtúirí (the society of actuaries).
Why does achtúire sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-achtúire (the actuary), a hachtúire (her actuary), a n-achtúire (their actuary), na hachtúirí (the actuaries).
Is 'achtúire' related to 'acht' (an act of law)?
Not in meaning: 'achtúire' is an actuary in insurance, while 'acht' means a legislative act. The word is modelled on English 'actuary'.
