Councillor in Irish (Comhairleoir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for councillor?

The Irish for councillor is comhairleoir (pronounced “KOH-ur-lyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhairleoirí. Depending on context it can also mean adviser.

Q: What is the plural of councillor in Irish?

The plural of comhairleoir is comhairleoirí; with the article, na comhairleoirí means “the councillors”. The genitive plural is comhairleoirí, as in cruinniú na gcomhairleoirí (the councillors' meeting).

Q: Does comhairleoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhairleoir can mean councillor or adviser, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “councillor” in Irish

Irish:: comhairleoir
English:: councillor, adviser
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KOH-ur-lyohr” /ˈkoːrˠlʲoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: comhairleoirí (councillors)
Genitive singular:: comhairleora, an chomhairleora (e.g. oifig an chomhairleora, the councillor's office)
Genitive plural:: comhairleoirí, na gcomhairleoirí (e.g. cruinniú na gcomhairleoirí, the councillors' meeting)

What does “comhairleoir” mean?

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

councillor: An elected member of a council, especially a local county or city council.Also: council member, local representative.

1 other meaning: adviser

2adviser: A person who gives advice or guidance, often professionally.Also: advisor, counsellor, consultant.

“Comhairleoir” with the article

The plural of councillor in Irish is comhairleoirí. Here is comhairleoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an comhairleoir

the councillor

No change after an

na comhairleoirí

the councillors

Plural: no change after na

“Comhairleoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhairleoir, the Irish word for councillor.

Is comhairleoir contae í mo mháthair.

My mother is a county councillor.

Labhair an comhairleoir ag an gcruinniú aréir.

The councillor spoke at the meeting last night.

Chuir mé ríomhphost chuig an gcomhairleoir faoin mbóthar.

I emailed the councillor about the road.

Vótáil na comhairleoirí in aghaidh an phlean.

The councillors voted against the plan.

Thug mo chomhairleoir airgeadais comhairle mhaith dom.

My financial adviser gave me good advice.

Tá post nua aige mar chomhairleoir gairmeacha.

He has a new job as a careers adviser.

Cén t-ainm atá ar an gcomhairleoir áitiúil?

What is the local councillor's name?

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Councillor in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for councillor?

The Irish for councillor is comhairleoir (pronounced “KOH-ur-lyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhairleoirí. Depending on context it can also mean adviser.

How do you pronounce comhairleoir in Irish?

Comhairleoir is said like “KOH-ur-lyohr” (IPA /ˈkoːrˠlʲoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of councillor in Irish?

The plural of comhairleoir is comhairleoirí; with the article, na comhairleoirí means “the councillors”. The genitive plural is comhairleoirí, as in cruinniú na gcomhairleoirí (the councillors' meeting).

Does comhairleoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhairleoir can mean councillor or adviser, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does comhairleoir change to chomhairleoir or gcomhairleoir?

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

What is the difference between 'comhairleoir' and 'comhairle'?

'Comhairle' means advice or a council, while 'comhairleoir' is the person: a councillor or adviser.

Councillor in Irish (Comhairleoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage