HeyRuaHow to say “citizen” in Irish
- Irish:
- cathróir
- English:
- citizen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KA-hroar” /ˈkahɾˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cathróirí (citizens)
- Genitive singular:
- cathróra, an chathróra (e.g. cearta an chathróra, the rights of the citizen)
- Genitive plural:
- cathróirí, na gcathróirí (e.g. tionól na gcathróirí, the citizens' assembly)
What does “cathróir” mean?
- citizen
- A person who is a legal member of a country or state, with its rights and duties.Also: national, city dweller.
Other Irish words for citizen: saoránach (citizen)
“Cathróir” with the article
The plural of citizen in Irish is cathróirí. Here is cathróir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cathróir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cathróir, the Irish word for citizen.
Other nouns in Irish
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Citizen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for citizen?
The Irish for citizen is cathróir (pronounced “KA-hroar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cathróirí.
How do you pronounce cathróir in Irish?
Cathróir is said like “KA-hroar” (IPA /ˈkahɾˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of citizen in Irish?
The plural of cathróir is cathróirí; with the article, na cathróirí means “the citizens”. The genitive plural is cathróirí, as in tionól na gcathróirí (the citizens' assembly).
Why does cathróir change to chathróir or gcathróir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cathróir becomes mo chathróir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcathróir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cathróir' and 'saoránach'?
Both mean citizen, but 'saoránach' is the usual term in official Irish, as in 'saoránacht' (citizenship); 'cathróir' is also correct and can suggest a city dweller.
