Complainant in Irish (Gearánach): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for complainant?

The Irish for complainant is gearánach (pronounced “GYAR-aw-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gearánaigh. Depending on context it can also mean complainer.

Q: What is the plural of complainant in Irish?

The plural of gearánach is gearánaigh; with the article, na gearánaigh means “the complainants”. The genitive plural is gearánach, as in líon na ngearánach (the number of complainants).

Q: Does gearánach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gearánach can mean complainant or complainer, depending on context; the first is the most common. Gearánach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning complaining.

How to say “complainant” in Irish

Irish:: gearánach
English:: complainant, complainer
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “GYAR-aw-nukh” /ˈɟaɾˠaːnˠəx/

Various forms

Plural:: gearánaigh (complainants)
Genitive singular:: gearánaigh, an ghearánaigh (e.g. ainm an ghearánaigh, the name of the complainant)
Genitive plural:: gearánach, na ngearánach (e.g. líon na ngearánach, the number of complainants)

What does “gearánach” mean?

“Gearánach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

complainant: A person who makes a formal complaint, especially in law, against someone.Also: plaintiff, person who complains.

1 other meaning: complainer

2complainer: A person who is always grumbling or finding fault.Also: grumbler, whiner, moaner.

Other entries for “gearánach”

The same spelling has its own page as:

gearánachcomplaining · adjective

“Gearánach” with the article

The plural of complainant in Irish is gearánaigh. Here is gearánach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an gearánach

the complainant

No change after an

na gearánaigh

the complainants

Plural: no change after na

“Gearánach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gearánach, the Irish word for complainant.

Ba é an gearánach a thug an fhianaise.

The complainant gave the evidence.

Labhair dlíodóir an ghearánaigh leis an mbreitheamh.

The complainant's solicitor spoke to the judge.

Bhí triúr gearánach sa chás.

There were three complainants in the case.

Is gearánach ceart é, ní bhíonn sé sásta riamh.

He's a real complainer, he's never satisfied.

Níor tháinig na gearánaigh chun na cúirte.

The complainants didn't come to court.

Tá cearta ag an ngearánach freisin.

The complainant has rights too.

Ná bí i do ghearánach i gcónaí.

Don't always be a complainer.

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Complainant in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for complainant?

The Irish for complainant is gearánach (pronounced “GYAR-aw-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gearánaigh. Depending on context it can also mean complainer.

How do you pronounce gearánach in Irish?

Gearánach is said like “GYAR-aw-nukh” (IPA /ˈɟaɾˠaːnˠəx/).

What is the plural of complainant in Irish?

The plural of gearánach is gearánaigh; with the article, na gearánaigh means “the complainants”. The genitive plural is gearánach, as in líon na ngearánach (the number of complainants).

Does gearánach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gearánach can mean complainant or complainer, depending on context; the first is the most common. Gearánach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning complaining.

Why does gearánach change to ghearánach or ngearánach?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gearánach becomes mo ghearánach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngearánach (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'gearánach' and 'gearán'?

'Gearán' is the complaint itself, while 'gearánach' is the person who makes it, as in 'rinne an gearánach gearán'.

Complainant in Irish (Gearánach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage