HeyRuaHow to say “dictator” in Irish
- Irish:
- deachtóir
- English:
- dictator, dictator (of text)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAKH-tohr” /ˈdʲaxtoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- deachtóirí (dictators)
- Genitive singular:
- deachtóra, an deachtóra (e.g. cumhacht an deachtóra, the power of the dictator)
- Genitive plural:
- deachtóirí, na ndeachtóirí (e.g. stair na ndeachtóirí, the history of the dictators)
What does “deachtóir” mean?
“Deachtóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dictator
- A ruler who has total power over a country and is not limited by laws or elections.Also: tyrant, autocrat, despot.
1 other meaning: dictator (of text)
- 2dictator (of text)
- A person who dictates words for someone else to write down.Also: dictator, person dictating.
“Deachtóir” with the article
The plural of dictator in Irish is deachtóirí. Here is deachtóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deachtóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deachtóir, the Irish word for dictator.
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Dictator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dictator?
The Irish for dictator is deachtóir (pronounced “DYAKH-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deachtóirí. Depending on context it can also mean dictator (of text).
How do you pronounce deachtóir in Irish?
Deachtóir is said like “DYAKH-tohr” (IPA /ˈdʲaxtoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of dictator in Irish?
The plural of deachtóir is deachtóirí; with the article, na deachtóirí means “the dictators”. The genitive plural is deachtóirí, as in stair na ndeachtóirí (the history of the dictators).
Does deachtóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deachtóir can mean dictator or dictator (of text), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deachtóir change to dheachtóir or ndeachtóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deachtóir becomes mo dheachtóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeachtóir (eclipsis).
What is the word for dictatorship?
Dictatorship is 'deachtóireacht', formed from 'deachtóir'.
Is 'deachtóir' related to 'deachtú'?
Yes, 'deachtú' means to dictate, so 'deachtóir' is literally one who dictates.
