HeyRuaHow to say “auditor” in Irish
- Irish:
- iniúchóir
- English:
- auditor, inspector
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-yoo-khoh-ir” /ˈɪnʲuːxoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- iniúchóirí (auditors)
- Genitive singular:
- iniúchóra, an iniúchóra (e.g. tuarascáil an iniúchóra, the auditor's report)
- Genitive plural:
- iniúchóirí, na n-iniúchóirí (e.g. cumann na n-iniúchóirí, the association of auditors)
What does “iniúchóir” mean?
“Iniúchóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- auditor
- A person who officially examines accounts or records to check that they are correct.Also: accounts examiner, financial auditor.
1 other meaning: inspector
- 2inspector
- A person who examines or scrutinises something closely, such as an investigator or examiner.Also: examiner, scrutineer, investigator.
“Iniúchóir” with the article
The plural of auditor in Irish is iniúchóirí. Here is iniúchóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iniúchóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iniúchóir, the Irish word for auditor.
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Auditor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for auditor?
The Irish for auditor is iniúchóir (pronounced “IN-yoo-khoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iniúchóirí. Depending on context it can also mean inspector.
How do you pronounce iniúchóir in Irish?
Iniúchóir is said like “IN-yoo-khoh-ir” (IPA /ˈɪnʲuːxoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of auditor in Irish?
The plural of iniúchóir is iniúchóirí; with the article, na hiniúchóirí means “the auditors”. The genitive plural is iniúchóirí, as in cumann na n-iniúchóirí (the association of auditors).
Does iniúchóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iniúchóir can mean auditor or inspector, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iniúchóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iniúchóir (the auditor), a hiniúchóir (her auditor), a n-iniúchóir (their auditor), na hiniúchóirí (the auditors).
What is the difference between iniúchóir and cuntasóir?
A cuntasóir is an accountant who prepares accounts, while an iniúchóir is an auditor who examines and verifies them. The act of auditing is iniúchadh.
