HeyRuaHow to say “liquidator” in Irish
- Irish:
- leachtaitheoir
- English:
- liquidator, liquefier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAKH-tah-hor” /ˈlʲaxt̪ˠəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- leachtaitheoirí (liquidators)
- Genitive singular:
- leachtaitheora, an leachtaitheora (e.g. tuarascáil an leachtaitheora, the liquidator's report)
- Genitive plural:
- leachtaitheoirí, na leachtaitheoirí (e.g. táillí na leachtaitheoirí, the liquidators' fees)
What does “leachtaitheoir” mean?
“Leachtaitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- liquidator
- A person appointed to wind up a company, sell its assets and pay its debts.Also: official liquidator, receiver.
1 other meaning: liquefier
- 2liquefier
- A device or agent that turns a solid or gas into a liquid.Also: liquefying agent.
“Leachtaitheoir” with the article
The plural of liquidator in Irish is leachtaitheoirí. Here is leachtaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leachtaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leachtaitheoir, the Irish word for liquidator.
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Liquidator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for liquidator?
The Irish for liquidator is leachtaitheoir (pronounced “LAKH-tah-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leachtaitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean liquefier.
How do you pronounce leachtaitheoir in Irish?
Leachtaitheoir is said like “LAKH-tah-hor” (IPA /ˈlʲaxt̪ˠəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of liquidator in Irish?
The plural of leachtaitheoir is leachtaitheoirí; with the article, na leachtaitheoirí means “the liquidators”. The genitive plural is leachtaitheoirí, as in táillí na leachtaitheoirí (the liquidators' fees).
Does leachtaitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leachtaitheoir can mean liquidator or liquefier, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'leachtaitheoir' different from 'glacadóir'?
A 'leachtaitheoir' winds up a company completely through 'leachtú' (liquidation), while a 'glacadóir' (receiver) takes control of assets for a creditor, often without ending the company.
