HeyRuaHow to say “chairperson” in Irish
- Irish:
- cathaoirleach
- English:
- chairperson
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAH-heer-lyukh” /ˈkahiːɾˠl̠ʲəx/
- Plural:
- cathaoirligh (chairpersons)
- Genitive singular:
- cathaoirligh, an chathaoirligh (e.g. tuairisc an chathaoirligh, the chairperson's report)
- Genitive plural:
- cathaoirleach, na gcathaoirleach (e.g. cruinniú na gcathaoirleach, the meeting of the chairpersons)
What does “cathaoirleach” mean?
- chairperson
- The person who presides over a meeting, committee, board or council.Also: chairman, chair, chairwoman, president.
“Cathaoirleach” with the article
The plural of chairperson in Irish is cathaoirligh. Here is cathaoirleach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cathaoirleach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cathaoirleach, the Irish word for chairperson.
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Chairperson in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chairperson?
The Irish for chairperson is cathaoirleach (pronounced “KAH-heer-lyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cathaoirligh.
How do you pronounce cathaoirleach in Irish?
Cathaoirleach is said like “KAH-heer-lyukh” (IPA /ˈkahiːɾˠl̠ʲəx/).
What is the plural of chairperson in Irish?
The plural of cathaoirleach is cathaoirligh; with the article, na cathaoirligh means “the chairpersons”. The genitive plural is cathaoirleach, as in cruinniú na gcathaoirleach (the meeting of the chairpersons).
Why does cathaoirleach change to chathaoirleach or gcathaoirleach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cathaoirleach becomes mo chathaoirleach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcathaoirleach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cathaoir' and 'cathaoirleach'?
'Cathaoir' is the piece of furniture, a chair, while 'cathaoirleach' is the person who chairs a meeting. To chair a meeting is 'bheith sa chathaoir' or 'cathaoirleacht a dhéanamh'.
Is 'cathaoirleach' used for women too?
Yes, it is a gender-neutral title, so 'Ceapadh ina cathaoirleach í' means 'She was appointed chairperson'.
