HeyRuaHow to say “deponent” in Irish
- Irish:
- teisteoir
- English:
- deponent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TESH-tyor” /ˈtʲɛʃtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- teisteoirí (deponents)
- Genitive singular:
- teisteora, an teisteora (e.g. ráiteas an teisteora, the deponent's statement)
- Genitive plural:
- teisteoirí, na dteisteoirí (e.g. ainmneacha na dteisteoirí, the names of the deponents)
What does “teisteoir” mean?
- deponent
- A person who gives evidence or a sworn statement, especially in writing, as a witness.Also: testifier, witness, attester.
“Teisteoir” with the article
The plural of deponent in Irish is teisteoirí. Here is teisteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teisteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teisteoir, the Irish word for deponent.
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Deponent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for deponent?
The Irish for deponent is teisteoir (pronounced “TESH-tyor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teisteoirí.
How do you pronounce teisteoir in Irish?
Teisteoir is said like “TESH-tyor” (IPA /ˈtʲɛʃtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of deponent in Irish?
The plural of teisteoir is teisteoirí; with the article, na teisteoirí means “the deponents”. The genitive plural is teisteoirí, as in ainmneacha na dteisteoirí (the names of the deponents).
Why does teisteoir change to theisteoir or dteisteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teisteoir becomes mo theisteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteisteoir (eclipsis).
How is 'teisteoir' different from 'finné'?
'Finné' is the everyday word for a witness, while 'teisteoir' is a formal legal term for someone who makes a sworn statement, a deponent.
