HeyRuaHow to say “Chief State Solicitor” in Irish
- Irish:
- Príomh-Aturnae
- English:
- Chief State Solicitor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PREEV-AT-ur-nay” /ˈpʲɾʲiːvˈat̪ˠəɾˠn̪ˠeː/
- Genitive singular:
- Príomh-Aturnae, an Phríomh-Aturnae (e.g. Oifig an Phríomh-Aturnae, the Office of the Chief State Solicitor)
What does “Príomh-Aturnae” mean?
- Chief State Solicitor
- The Chief State Solicitor, the head of the government office in Ireland that provides legal services to the State and prosecutes cases on its behalf.Also: Chief Solicitor, State Solicitor, Chief Attorney.
“Príomh-Aturnae” with the article
Here is Príomh-Aturnae after the article (an t-alt).
“Príomh-Aturnae” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Príomh-Aturnae, the Irish word for Chief State Solicitor.
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Chief State Solicitor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Chief State Solicitor?
The Irish for Chief State Solicitor is Príomh-Aturnae (pronounced “PREEV-AT-ur-nay”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Príomh-Aturnae in Irish?
Príomh-Aturnae is said like “PREEV-AT-ur-nay” (IPA /ˈpʲɾʲiːvˈat̪ˠəɾˠn̪ˠeː/).
Does Príomh-Aturnae have a plural?
No. Príomh-Aturnae is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Príomh-Aturnae change to Phríomh-Aturnae or bPríomh-Aturnae?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Príomh-Aturnae becomes mo Phríomh-Aturnae (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bPríomh-Aturnae (eclipsis).
How is 'Príomh-Aturnae' different from 'Ard-Aighne'?
The Ard-Aighne is the Attorney General, the government's chief legal adviser, while the Príomh-Aturnae is the Chief State Solicitor who runs the State's solicitors' office.
