HeyRuaHow to say “elector” in Irish
- Irish:
- toghthóir
- English:
- elector
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOW-hoe-ir” /ˈt̪ˠəuhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- toghthóirí (electors)
- Genitive singular:
- toghthóra, an toghthóra (e.g. cárta vótála an toghthóra, the elector's polling card)
- Genitive plural:
- toghthóirí, na dtoghthóirí (e.g. clár na dtoghthóirí, the register of electors)
What does “toghthóir” mean?
- elector
- A person who has the right to vote in an election.Also: voter, constituent.
Other Irish words for elector: vótálaí (voter)
“Toghthóir” with the article
The plural of elector in Irish is toghthóirí. Here is toghthóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Toghthóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toghthóir, the Irish word for elector.
Other nouns in Irish
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Elector in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for elector?
The Irish for elector is toghthóir (pronounced “TOW-hoe-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is toghthóirí.
How do you pronounce toghthóir in Irish?
Toghthóir is said like “TOW-hoe-ir” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠəuhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of elector in Irish?
The plural of toghthóir is toghthóirí; with the article, na toghthóirí means “the electors”. The genitive plural is toghthóirí, as in clár na dtoghthóirí (the register of electors).
Why does toghthóir change to thoghthóir or dtoghthóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toghthóir becomes mo thoghthóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoghthóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'toghthóir' and 'vótálaí'?
Both mean voter; 'toghthóir' is the official term for a person entitled to vote, as in 'clár na dtoghthóirí', while 'vótálaí' stresses someone who actually casts a vote.
