HeyRuaHow to say “debtor” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiachóir
- English:
- debtor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEE-uh-khoh-ir” /ˈfʲiəxoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- fiachóirí (debtors)
- Genitive singular:
- fiachóra, an fhiachóra (e.g. ainm an fhiachóra, the debtor's name)
- Genitive plural:
- fiachóirí, na bhfiachóirí (e.g. liosta na bhfiachóirí, the list of debtors)
What does “fiachóir” mean?
- debtor
- A person or organisation that owes money or a debt to someone else.Also: person in debt, borrower.
“Fiachóir” with the article
The plural of debtor in Irish is fiachóirí. Here is fiachóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fiachóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiachóir, the Irish word for debtor.
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Debtor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for debtor?
The Irish for debtor is fiachóir (pronounced “FEE-uh-khoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fiachóirí.
How do you pronounce fiachóir in Irish?
Fiachóir is said like “FEE-uh-khoh-ir” (IPA /ˈfʲiəxoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of debtor in Irish?
The plural of fiachóir is fiachóirí; with the article, na fiachóirí means “the debtors”. The genitive plural is fiachóirí, as in liosta na bhfiachóirí (the list of debtors).
Why does fiachóir change to fhiachóir or bhfiachóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiachóir becomes m'fhiachóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiachóir (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for debtor?
Yes, 'féichiúnaí' is also used for debtor, especially in legal language; 'fiachóir' comes directly from 'fiach' (debt).
What is the opposite of 'fiachóir'?
The opposite is 'creidiúnaí', a creditor, the person to whom the money is owed.
