HeyRuaHow to say “applicant” in Irish
- Irish:
- iarratasóir
- English:
- applicant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-uh-tuh-sohr” /ˈiəɾˠət̪ˠəsˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- iarratasóirí (applicants)
- Genitive singular:
- iarratasóra, an iarratasóra (e.g. ainm an iarratasóra, the applicant's name)
- Genitive plural:
- iarratasóirí, na n-iarratasóirí (e.g. líon na n-iarratasóirí, the number of applicants)
What does “iarratasóir” mean?
- applicant
- A person who makes a formal application or request, for example for a job, a grant or a licence.Also: candidate, claimant, petitioner.
“Iarratasóir” with the article
The plural of applicant in Irish is iarratasóirí. Here is iarratasóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iarratasóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iarratasóir, the Irish word for applicant.
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Applicant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for applicant?
The Irish for applicant is iarratasóir (pronounced “EER-uh-tuh-sohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iarratasóirí.
How do you pronounce iarratasóir in Irish?
Iarratasóir is said like “EER-uh-tuh-sohr” (IPA /ˈiəɾˠət̪ˠəsˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of applicant in Irish?
The plural of iarratasóir is iarratasóirí; with the article, na hiarratasóirí means “the applicants”. The genitive plural is iarratasóirí, as in líon na n-iarratasóirí (the number of applicants).
Why does iarratasóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iarratasóir (the applicant), a hiarratasóir (her applicant), a n-iarratasóir (their applicant), na hiarratasóirí (the applicants).
What is the difference between iarratasóir and iarrthóir?
Iarratasóir is someone who submits an application (iarratas), while iarrthóir usually means a candidate, for example in an election or exam. They overlap for job applicants.
