HeyRuaHow to say “inspector” in Irish
- Irish:
- cigire
- English:
- inspector
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIG-ir-uh” /ˈcɪɟəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- cigirí (inspectors)
- Genitive singular:
- cigire, an chigire (e.g. tuairisc an chigire, the inspector's report)
- Genitive plural:
- cigirí, na gcigirí (e.g. cruinniú na gcigirí, the inspectors' meeting)
What does “cigire” mean?
- inspector
- An official whose job is to inspect and check standards, for example in schools, tax or safety.Also: school inspector, examiner, supervisor.
“Cigire” with the article
The plural of inspector in Irish is cigirí. Here is cigire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cigire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cigire, the Irish word for inspector.
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Inspector in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inspector?
The Irish for inspector is cigire (pronounced “KIG-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cigirí.
How do you pronounce cigire in Irish?
Cigire is said like “KIG-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈcɪɟəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of inspector in Irish?
The plural of cigire is cigirí; with the article, na cigirí means “the inspectors”. The genitive plural is cigirí, as in cruinniú na gcigirí (the inspectors' meeting).
Why does cigire change to chigire or gcigire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cigire becomes mo chigire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcigire (eclipsis).
What is the word for the inspection itself?
The work or act of inspecting is 'cigireacht', for example 'cigireacht scoile', a school inspection.
Does 'cigire' have any slang meaning?
In crude slang 'cigire tóna' is an offensive term for a gay man, so be aware of it, but the normal meaning of 'cigire' is simply inspector.
