HeyRuaHow to say “law practice” in Irish
- Irish:
- dlíodóireacht
- English:
- law practice, litigation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DLEE-uh-door-ukht” /ˈdʲlʲiːədoːɾʲəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- dlíodóireachta, na dlíodóireachta (e.g. gairm na dlíodóireachta, the legal profession)
What does “dlíodóireacht” mean?
“Dlíodóireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- law practice
- The work or profession of a lawyer, practising law.Also: legal profession, practising law, lawyering, law.
1 other meaning: litigation
- 2litigation
- Going to law or taking legal action against someone; litigiousness.Also: litigiousness, legal action.
“Dlíodóireacht” with the article
Here is dlíodóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Dlíodóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dlíodóireacht, the Irish word for law practice.
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Law practice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for law practice?
The Irish for law practice is dlíodóireacht (pronounced “DLEE-uh-door-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean litigation.
How do you pronounce dlíodóireacht in Irish?
Dlíodóireacht is said like “DLEE-uh-door-ukht” (IPA /ˈdʲlʲiːədoːɾʲəxt/).
Does dlíodóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for dlíodóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dlíodóireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dlíodóireacht can mean law practice or litigation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dlíodóireacht change to dhlíodóireacht or ndlíodóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dlíodóireacht becomes mo dhlíodóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndlíodóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dlíodóireacht and dlí?
Dlí is the law itself or a law, while dlíodóireacht is the practice or profession of a lawyer (dlíodóir). You study dlí but you practise dlíodóireacht.
