HeyRuaHow to say “claimant” in Irish
- Irish:
- éilitheoir
- English:
- claimant, plaintiff
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-li-hor” /ˈeːlʲɪhoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- éilitheoirí (claimants)
- Genitive singular:
- éilitheora, an éilitheora (e.g. ainm an éilitheora, the claimant's name)
- Genitive plural:
- éilitheoirí, na n-éilitheoirí (e.g. líon na n-éilitheoirí, the number of claimants)
What does “éilitheoir” mean?
“Éilitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- claimant
- A person who makes a claim, for example to money, property, a benefit or a right.Also: claimer, applicant for benefit.
1 other meaning: plaintiff
- 2plaintiff
- A person who brings a case or complaint against someone in a court of law.Also: complainant, petitioner.
“Éilitheoir” with the article
The plural of claimant in Irish is éilitheoirí. Here is éilitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Éilitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éilitheoir, the Irish word for claimant.
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Claimant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for claimant?
The Irish for claimant is éilitheoir (pronounced “AY-li-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is éilitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean plaintiff.
How do you pronounce éilitheoir in Irish?
Éilitheoir is said like “AY-li-hor” (IPA /ˈeːlʲɪhoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of claimant in Irish?
The plural of éilitheoir is éilitheoirí; with the article, na héilitheoirí means “the claimants”. The genitive plural is éilitheoirí, as in líon na n-éilitheoirí (the number of claimants).
Does éilitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éilitheoir can mean claimant or plaintiff, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does éilitheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éilitheoir (the claimant), a héilitheoir (her claimant), a n-éilitheoir (their claimant), na héilitheoirí (the claimants).
What is the opposite of éilitheoir in a court case?
The person defending the case is the cosantóir (defendant), while the éilitheoir brings the claim.
Which word is éilitheoir related to?
It comes from éiligh (to claim, demand) and éileamh (a claim), so an éilitheoir is someone who makes an éileamh.
