HeyRuaHow to say “lawyer” in Irish
- Irish:
- dlíodóir
- English:
- lawyer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DLEE-uh-dohr” /ˈd̪ʲlʲiːd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- dlíodóirí (lawyers)
- Genitive singular:
- dlíodóra, an dlíodóra (e.g. oifig an dlíodóra, the lawyer's office)
- Genitive plural:
- dlíodóirí, na ndlíodóirí (e.g. táillí na ndlíodóirí, the lawyers' fees)
What does “dlíodóir” mean?
- lawyer
- A person trained and qualified in law who advises clients and represents them, especially a solicitor.Also: solicitor, attorney, legal adviser.
“Dlíodóir” with the article
The plural of lawyer in Irish is dlíodóirí. Here is dlíodóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dlíodóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dlíodóir, the Irish word for lawyer.
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Lawyer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lawyer?
The Irish for lawyer is dlíodóir (pronounced “DLEE-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dlíodóirí.
How do you pronounce dlíodóir in Irish?
Dlíodóir is said like “DLEE-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈd̪ʲlʲiːd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of lawyer in Irish?
The plural of dlíodóir is dlíodóirí; with the article, na dlíodóirí means “the lawyers”. The genitive plural is dlíodóirí, as in táillí na ndlíodóirí (the lawyers' fees).
Why does dlíodóir change to dhlíodóir or ndlíodóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dlíodóir becomes mo dhlíodóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndlíodóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dlíodóir, aturnae and abhcóide?
Dlíodóir is the general word for a lawyer; aturnae is a solicitor in formal legal usage, and abhcóide is a barrister who pleads in court.
