HeyRuaHow to say “legislator” in Irish
- Irish:
- reachtóir
- English:
- legislator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAKH-tore” /ˈɾˠaxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- reachtóirí (legislators)
- Genitive singular:
- reachtóra, an reachtóra (e.g. ról an reachtóra, the role of the legislator)
- Genitive plural:
- reachtóirí, na reachtóirí (e.g. cruinniú na reachtóirí, the meeting of the legislators)
What does “reachtóir” mean?
- legislator
- A person who makes laws, especially a member of a law-making body.Also: lawgiver, lawmaker.
“Reachtóir” with the article
The plural of legislator in Irish is reachtóirí. Here is reachtóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an reachtóir
the legislator
No change after an
na reachtóirí
the legislators
Plural: no change after na
“Reachtóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reachtóir, the Irish word for legislator.
Is reachtóir é a bhfuil taithí fhada aige.
He is a legislator with long experience.
Labhair an reachtóir faoin mbille nua inné.
The legislator spoke about the new bill yesterday.
Ní raibh rún an reachtóra soiléir.
The legislator's intention was not clear.
Tháinig na reachtóirí le chéile sa phríomhchathair.
The legislators met in the capital.
Scríobh mé litir chuig mo reachtóir áitiúil.
I wrote a letter to my local legislator.
Bhí Maois ina reachtóir mór, dar leis an mBíobla.
Moses was a great lawgiver, according to the Bible.
Caithfidh reachtóirí éisteacht leis an bpobal.
Legislators must listen to the public.
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Legislator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for legislator?
The Irish for legislator is reachtóir (pronounced “RAKH-tore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is reachtóirí.
How do you pronounce reachtóir in Irish?
Reachtóir is said like “RAKH-tore” (IPA /ˈɾˠaxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of legislator in Irish?
The plural of reachtóir is reachtóirí; with the article, na reachtóirí means “the legislators”. The genitive plural is reachtóirí, as in cruinniú na reachtóirí (the meeting of the legislators).
How is 'reachtóir' different from 'dlíodóir'?
A 'reachtóir' makes laws, while a 'dlíodóir' is a lawyer who practises law. Both relate to 'reacht' (statute) and 'dlí' (law).
