HeyRuaHow to say “jurist” in Irish
- Irish:
- dlí-eolaí
- English:
- jurist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DLEE-oh-lee” /ˈdʲlʲiːˌoːliː/
- Plural:
- dlí-eolaithe (jurists)
- Genitive singular:
- dlí-eolaí, an dlí-eolaí (e.g. tuairim an dlí-eolaí, the jurist's opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- dlí-eolaithe, na ndlí-eolaithe (e.g. cumann na ndlí-eolaithe, the jurists' association)
What does “dlí-eolaí” mean?
- jurist
- A person who is an expert in law, especially in legal theory or jurisprudence.Also: legal expert, jurisprudent, legal scholar.
“Dlí-eolaí” with the article
The plural of jurist in Irish is dlí-eolaithe. Here is dlí-eolaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dlí-eolaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dlí-eolaí, the Irish word for jurist.
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Jurist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jurist?
The Irish for jurist is dlí-eolaí (pronounced “DLEE-oh-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dlí-eolaithe.
How do you pronounce dlí-eolaí in Irish?
Dlí-eolaí is said like “DLEE-oh-lee” (IPA /ˈdʲlʲiːˌoːliː/).
What is the plural of jurist in Irish?
The plural of dlí-eolaí is dlí-eolaithe; with the article, na dlí-eolaithe means “the jurists”. The genitive plural is dlí-eolaithe, as in cumann na ndlí-eolaithe (the jurists' association).
Why does dlí-eolaí change to dhlí-eolaí or ndlí-eolaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dlí-eolaí becomes mo dhlí-eolaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndlí-eolaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dlí-eolaí' and 'dlíodóir'?
A 'dlíodóir' is a practising lawyer, while a 'dlí-eolaí' is a jurist or legal scholar who studies the law. The field itself is 'dlí-eolaíocht', jurisprudence.
