HeyRuaHow to say “juror” in Irish
- Irish:
- coisteoir
- English:
- juror, coachman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUSH-tyohr” /ˈkɔʃtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- coisteoirí (jurors)
- Genitive singular:
- coisteora, an choisteora (e.g. ainm an choisteora, the juror's name)
- Genitive plural:
- coisteoirí, na gcoisteoirí (e.g. liosta na gcoisteoirí, the list of jurors)
What does “coisteoir” mean?
“Coisteoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- juror
- A member of a jury who hears a case in court and decides the verdict.Also: juryman, jury member.
1 other meaning: coachman
- 2coachman
- A person who drives a coach or carriage pulled by horses.Also: coach driver, carriage driver.
“Coisteoir” with the article
The plural of juror in Irish is coisteoirí. Here is coisteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coisteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coisteoir, the Irish word for juror.
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Juror in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for juror?
The Irish for juror is coisteoir (pronounced “KUSH-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coisteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean coachman.
How do you pronounce coisteoir in Irish?
Coisteoir is said like “KUSH-tyohr” (IPA /ˈkɔʃtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of juror in Irish?
The plural of coisteoir is coisteoirí; with the article, na coisteoirí means “the jurors”. The genitive plural is coisteoirí, as in liosta na gcoisteoirí (the list of jurors).
Does coisteoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coisteoir can mean juror or coachman, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coisteoir change to choisteoir or gcoisteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coisteoir becomes mo choisteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoisteoir (eclipsis).
How is 'coisteoir' related to 'coiste'?
'Coiste' means a committee or a jury, and 'coisteoir' is a member of it, usually a juror. The word 'giúiré' is also used for a jury.
