HeyRuaHow to say “complainant” in Irish
- Irish:
- casaoideoir
- English:
- complainant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAS-ee-dyor” /ˈkasˠiːdʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- casaoideoirí (complainants)
- Genitive singular:
- casaoideora, an chasaoideora (e.g. ainm an chasaoideora, the complainant's name)
- Genitive plural:
- casaoideoirí, na gcasaoideoirí (e.g. líon na gcasaoideoirí, the number of complainants)
What does “casaoideoir” mean?
- complainant
- A person who makes a complaint, especially a formal one to an authority or court.Also: complainer, plaintiff, person complaining.
“Casaoideoir” with the article
The plural of complainant in Irish is casaoideoirí. Here is casaoideoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Casaoideoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using casaoideoir, the Irish word for complainant.
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Complainant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for complainant?
The Irish for complainant is casaoideoir (pronounced “KAS-ee-dyor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is casaoideoirí.
How do you pronounce casaoideoir in Irish?
Casaoideoir is said like “KAS-ee-dyor” (IPA /ˈkasˠiːdʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of complainant in Irish?
The plural of casaoideoir is casaoideoirí; with the article, na casaoideoirí means “the complainants”. The genitive plural is casaoideoirí, as in líon na gcasaoideoirí (the number of complainants).
Why does casaoideoir change to chasaoideoir or gcasaoideoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) casaoideoir becomes mo chasaoideoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcasaoideoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between casaoideoir and gearánaí?
Both mean someone who complains; casaoideoir, from casaoid, is the more formal or legal term, while gearánaí, from gearán, is common in everyday and official use.
