Adopter in Irish (Uchtaitheoir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for adopter?

The Irish for adopter is uchtaitheoir (pronounced “UKH-tih-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uchtaitheoirí.

Q: What is the plural of adopter in Irish?

The plural of uchtaitheoir is uchtaitheoirí; with the article, na huchtaitheoirí means “the adopters”. The genitive plural is uchtaitheoirí, as in cearta na n-uchtaitheoirí (the rights of adopters).

How to say “adopter” in Irish

Irish:: uchtaitheoir
English:: adopter
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “UKH-tih-hore” /ˈʊxt̪ˠəhoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: uchtaitheoirí (adopters)
Genitive singular:: uchtaitheora, an uchtaitheora (e.g. cearta an uchtaitheora, the rights of the adopter)
Genitive plural:: uchtaitheoirí, na n-uchtaitheoirí (e.g. cearta na n-uchtaitheoirí, the rights of adopters)

What does “uchtaitheoir” mean?

adopter: A person who legally adopts a child as their own.Also: adoptive parent, person who adopts.

“Uchtaitheoir” with the article

The plural of adopter in Irish is uchtaitheoirí. Here is uchtaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-uchtaitheoir

the adopter

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na huchtaitheoirí

the adopters

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Uchtaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using uchtaitheoir, the Irish word for adopter.

Is uchtaitheoir í a bhfuil beirt pháistí aici.

She is an adopter with two children.

Shínigh an t-uchtaitheoir na páipéir inné.

The adopter signed the papers yesterday.

Caithfidh an bord measúnú a dhéanamh ar an uchtaitheoir.

The board must assess the adopter.

Tá ainm an uchtaitheora ar an teastas nua.

The adopter's name is on the new certificate.

Bhuail na huchtaitheoirí leis an leanbh den chéad uair.

The adopters met the child for the first time.

Tá níos mó uchtaitheoirí ag teacht chun cinn anois.

More adopters are coming forward now.

Tugann an dlí cosaint d'uchtaitheoirí agus do leanaí.

The law gives protection to adopters and children.

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Adopter in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for adopter?

The Irish for adopter is uchtaitheoir (pronounced “UKH-tih-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uchtaitheoirí.

How do you pronounce uchtaitheoir in Irish?

Uchtaitheoir is said like “UKH-tih-hore” (IPA /ˈʊxt̪ˠəhoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of adopter in Irish?

The plural of uchtaitheoir is uchtaitheoirí; with the article, na huchtaitheoirí means “the adopters”. The genitive plural is uchtaitheoirí, as in cearta na n-uchtaitheoirí (the rights of adopters).

Why does uchtaitheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uchtaitheoir (the adopter), a huchtaitheoir (her adopter), a n-uchtaitheoir (their adopter), na huchtaitheoirí (the adopters).

How is 'uchtaitheoir' related to adoption in general?

It comes from the verb 'uchtaigh' (adopt), whose verbal noun 'uchtú' means adoption; a child who is adopted is 'leanbh uchtaithe'.

Is 'uchtaitheoir' the same as a foster parent?

No, fostering is 'altramas' and a foster parent is 'tuismitheoir altrama', whereas 'uchtaitheoir' adopts the child permanently.

Adopter in Irish (Uchtaitheoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage