HeyRuaHow to say “diplomat” in Irish
- Irish:
- taidhleoir
- English:
- diplomat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIE-lyohr” /ˈt̪ˠəilʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- taidhleoirí (diplomats)
- Genitive singular:
- taidhleora, an taidhleora (e.g. post an taidhleora, the diplomat's job)
- Genitive plural:
- taidhleoirí, na dtaidhleoirí (e.g. cruinniú na dtaidhleoirí, the meeting of the diplomats)
What does “taidhleoir” mean?
- diplomat
- A person whose job is to represent their country in dealings with other countries.Also: envoy, diplomatic officer.
“Taidhleoir” with the article
The plural of diplomat in Irish is taidhleoirí. Here is taidhleoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taidhleoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taidhleoir, the Irish word for diplomat.
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Diplomat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diplomat?
The Irish for diplomat is taidhleoir (pronounced “TIE-lyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taidhleoirí.
How do you pronounce taidhleoir in Irish?
Taidhleoir is said like “TIE-lyohr” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠəilʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of diplomat in Irish?
The plural of taidhleoir is taidhleoirí; with the article, na taidhleoirí means “the diplomats”. The genitive plural is taidhleoirí, as in cruinniú na dtaidhleoirí (the meeting of the diplomats).
Why does taidhleoir change to thaidhleoir or dtaidhleoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taidhleoir becomes mo thaidhleoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaidhleoir (eclipsis).
What is the word for diplomacy?
Diplomacy is 'taidhleoireacht', and diplomatic is 'taidhleoireachta' as in 'díolúine taidhleoireachta' (diplomatic immunity).
Is a 'taidhleoir' the same as an 'ambasadóir'?
No: an 'ambasadóir' is an ambassador, the head of an embassy, while 'taidhleoir' is any diplomat.
