HeyRuaHow to say “complainant” in Irish
- Irish:
- gearánaí
- English:
- complainant, plaintiff
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAR-aw-nee” /ˈɟaɾˠaːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- gearánaithe (complainants)
- Genitive singular:
- gearánaí, an ghearánaí (e.g. ainm an ghearánaí, the complainant's name)
- Genitive plural:
- gearánaithe, na ngearánaithe (e.g. cearta na ngearánaithe, the rights of the complainants)
What does “gearánaí” mean?
“Gearánaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- complainant
- A person who makes a complaint, especially a formal one.Also: complainer, person complaining.
1 other meaning: plaintiff
- 2plaintiff
- In law, the person who brings a case against another in court.Also: claimant, complainant.
“Gearánaí” with the article
The plural of complainant in Irish is gearánaithe. Here is gearánaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gearánaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gearánaí, 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 gearánaí (pronounced “GYAR-aw-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gearánaithe. Depending on context it can also mean plaintiff.
How do you pronounce gearánaí in Irish?
Gearánaí is said like “GYAR-aw-nee” (IPA /ˈɟaɾˠaːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of complainant in Irish?
The plural of gearánaí is gearánaithe; with the article, na gearánaithe means “the complainants”. The genitive plural is gearánaithe, as in cearta na ngearánaithe (the rights of the complainants).
Does gearánaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gearánaí can mean complainant or plaintiff, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gearánaí change to ghearánaí or ngearánaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gearánaí becomes mo ghearánaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngearánaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gearánaí and gearánach?
Gearánaí is mainly a complainant or plaintiff in a formal or legal sense, while gearánach is more often a habitual complainer or a querulous person.
What is the opposite of gearánaí in a court case?
The defendant is the cosantóir, so a case is between the gearánaí and the cosantóir.
