HeyRuaHow to say “counsellor” in Irish
- Irish:
- cunsailéir
- English:
- counsellor, counsel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kun-suh-LAY-r” /ˈkʊnsˠəlʲeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cunsailéirí (counsellors)
- Genitive singular:
- cunsailéara, an chunsailéara (e.g. oifig an chunsailéara, the counsellor's office)
- Genitive plural:
- cunsailéirí, na gcunsailéirí (e.g. cumann na gcunsailéirí, the association of counsellors)
What does “cunsailéir” mean?
“Cunsailéir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- counsellor
- A person who gives advice or professional guidance, for example on personal or legal matters.Also: counselor, adviser, advisor.
1 other meaning: counsel
- 2counsel
- A lawyer who advises and represents a client, especially a barrister.Also: barrister, legal counsel.
“Cunsailéir” with the article
The plural of counsellor in Irish is cunsailéirí. Here is cunsailéir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cunsailéir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cunsailéir, the Irish word for counsellor.
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Counsellor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for counsellor?
The Irish for counsellor is cunsailéir (pronounced “kun-suh-LAY-r”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cunsailéirí. Depending on context it can also mean counsel.
How do you pronounce cunsailéir in Irish?
Cunsailéir is said like “kun-suh-LAY-r” (IPA /ˈkʊnsˠəlʲeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of counsellor in Irish?
The plural of cunsailéir is cunsailéirí; with the article, na cunsailéirí means “the counsellors”. The genitive plural is cunsailéirí, as in cumann na gcunsailéirí (the association of counsellors).
Does cunsailéir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cunsailéir can mean counsellor or counsel, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cunsailéir change to chunsailéir or gcunsailéir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cunsailéir becomes mo chunsailéir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcunsailéir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cunsailéir and comhairleoir?
Both can mean adviser, but comhairleoir is the usual word for a local councillor or consultant, while cunsailéir is used for a counsellor or legal counsel.
