HeyRuaHow to say “executor” in Irish
- Irish:
- seiceadóir
- English:
- executor, watchman, miserable person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEK-uh-dohr” /ˈʃɛcəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- seiceadóirí (executors)
- Genitive singular:
- seiceadóra, an tseiceadóra (e.g. dualgais an tseiceadóra, the duties of the executor)
- Genitive plural:
- seiceadóirí, na seiceadóirí (e.g. ainmneacha na seiceadóirí, the names of the executors)
What does “seiceadóir” mean?
“Seiceadóir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- executor
- A person appointed in a will to carry out its instructions after the death of the person who made it.Also: executor of a will, administrator of an estate.
2 other meanings: watchman or miserable person
- 2watchman
- A person who keeps watch or guards something, often waiting about for a long time.Also: warden, caretaker.
- 3miserable person
- A wretched, pinched-looking person who seems exposed and miserable.Also: wretch, poor creature.
“Seiceadóir” with the article
The plural of executor in Irish is seiceadóirí. Here is seiceadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seiceadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seiceadóir, the Irish word for executor.
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Executor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for executor?
The Irish for executor is seiceadóir (pronounced “SHEK-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seiceadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean watchman or miserable person.
How do you pronounce seiceadóir in Irish?
Seiceadóir is said like “SHEK-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈʃɛcəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of executor in Irish?
The plural of seiceadóir is seiceadóirí; with the article, na seiceadóirí means “the executors”. The genitive plural is seiceadóirí, as in ainmneacha na seiceadóirí (the names of the executors).
Does seiceadóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seiceadóir can mean executor, watchman or miserable person, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does seiceadóir change to sheiceadóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheiceadóir. After ár (our) it stays ár seiceadóir, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'seiceadóir' and 'riarthóir'?
A 'seiceadóir' is named in a will to carry it out, while a 'riarthóir' is appointed to administer an estate, for example when there is no will.
