HeyRuaHow to say “candidate” in Irish
- Irish:
- iarrthóir
- English:
- candidate, applicant, petitioner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-hor” /ˈiəɾˠhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- iarrthóirí (candidates)
- Genitive singular:
- iarrthóra, an iarrthóra (e.g. ainm an iarrthóra, the candidate's name)
- Genitive plural:
- iarrthóirí, na n-iarrthóirí (e.g. liosta na n-iarrthóirí, a list of candidates)
What does “iarrthóir” mean?
“Iarrthóir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- candidate
- A person who stands for election or competes for a post or position.Also: nominee, contender, entrant.
2 other meanings: applicant or petitioner
- 2applicant
- A person who applies for something, such as a job, a place or a grant.Also: job applicant, claimant.
- 3petitioner
- A person who asks or begs for something; a supplicant.Also: supplicant, requester.
“Iarrthóir” with the article
The plural of candidate in Irish is iarrthóirí. Here is iarrthóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iarrthóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iarrthóir, the Irish word for candidate.
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Candidate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for candidate?
The Irish for candidate is iarrthóir (pronounced “EER-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iarrthóirí. Depending on context it can also mean applicant or petitioner.
How do you pronounce iarrthóir in Irish?
Iarrthóir is said like “EER-hor” (IPA /ˈiəɾˠhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of candidate in Irish?
The plural of iarrthóir is iarrthóirí; with the article, na hiarrthóirí means “the candidates”. The genitive plural is iarrthóirí, as in liosta na n-iarrthóirí (a list of candidates).
Does iarrthóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iarrthóir can mean candidate, applicant or petitioner, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iarrthóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iarrthóir (the candidate), a hiarrthóir (her candidate), a n-iarrthóir (their candidate), na hiarrthóirí (the candidates).
What is the difference between 'iarrthóir' and 'iarratasóir'?
'Iarrthóir' is the usual word for an election candidate and also an applicant, while 'iarratasóir' is mainly used for someone who submits a formal application (iarratas).
