Auditor in Irish (Reachtaire): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for auditor?

The Irish for auditor is reachtaire (pronounced “RAKH-tir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is reachtairí. Depending on context it can also mean master of ceremonies or steward or rector.

Q: What is the plural of auditor in Irish?

The plural of reachtaire is reachtairí; with the article, na reachtairí means “the auditors”. The genitive plural is reachtairí, as in cruinniú na reachtairí (the meeting of the auditors).

Q: Does reachtaire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Reachtaire can mean auditor, master of ceremonies, steward or rector, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “auditor” in Irish

Irish:: reachtaire
English:: auditor, master of ceremonies, steward, rector
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “RAKH-tir-uh” /ˈɾˠaxt̪ˠəɾʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: reachtairí (auditors)
Genitive singular:: reachtaire, an reachtaire (e.g. óráid an reachtaire, the auditor's speech)
Genitive plural:: reachtairí, na reachtairí (e.g. cruinniú na reachtairí, the meeting of the auditors)

What does “reachtaire” mean?

“Reachtaire” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

auditor: The chief officer or chairperson of a college or student society, especially a debating society.Also: society chairperson, president of society.

3 other meanings: master of ceremonies or steward or rector

2master of ceremonies: A person who presents and directs the proceedings at an event or entertainment.Also: mc, compère, host.
3steward: A person who administers or manages a household, estate or affairs on behalf of another.Also: administrator, controller.
4rector: The head of certain colleges or a clergyman in charge of a parish.Also: head of college.

“Reachtaire” with the article

The plural of auditor in Irish is reachtairí. Here is reachtaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an reachtaire

the auditor

No change after an

na reachtairí

the auditors

Plural: no change after na

“Reachtaire” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using reachtaire, the Irish word for auditor.

Toghadh í ina reachtaire ar an gcumann díospóireachta.

She was elected auditor of the debating society.

Thug an reachtaire óráid bhreá ag an dinnéar.

The auditor gave a fine speech at the dinner.

Bhí sé ina reachtaire ag an gceolchoirm aréir.

He was master of ceremonies at the concert last night.

Tá oifig an reachtaire in aice leis an leabharlann.

The auditor's office is beside the library.

Bhuail na reachtairí go léir le chéile inné.

All the auditors met together yesterday.

Is é mo chara reachtaire an chumainn i mbliana.

My friend is the society's auditor this year.

Ba é an reachtaire a stiúraigh an t-eastát fadó.

It was the steward who ran the estate long ago.

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Auditor in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for auditor?

The Irish for auditor is reachtaire (pronounced “RAKH-tir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is reachtairí. Depending on context it can also mean master of ceremonies or steward or rector.

How do you pronounce reachtaire in Irish?

Reachtaire is said like “RAKH-tir-uh” (IPA /ˈɾˠaxt̪ˠəɾʲə/).

What is the plural of auditor in Irish?

The plural of reachtaire is reachtairí; with the article, na reachtairí means “the auditors”. The genitive plural is reachtairí, as in cruinniú na reachtairí (the meeting of the auditors).

Does reachtaire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Reachtaire can mean auditor, master of ceremonies, steward or rector, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is a 'reachtaire' the same as a financial auditor?

No, in Irish colleges 'reachtaire' is the head of a society; a financial auditor is 'iniúchóir'.

Auditor in Irish (Reachtaire): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage