HeyRuaHow to say “litigant” in Irish
- Irish:
- dlíthí
- English:
- litigant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DLEE-hee” /ˈd̪ʲlʲiːhiː/
- Plural:
- dlíthithe (litigants)
- Genitive singular:
- dlíthí, an dlíthí (e.g. cearta an dlíthí, the rights of the litigant)
- Genitive plural:
- dlíthithe, na ndlíthithe (e.g. costais na ndlíthithe, the litigants' costs)
What does “dlíthí” mean?
- litigant
- A person who is involved in a lawsuit or who goes to law against someone.Also: party to a lawsuit, litigator.
“Dlíthí” with the article
The plural of litigant in Irish is dlíthithe. Here is dlíthí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dlíthí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dlíthí, the Irish word for litigant.
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Litigant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for litigant?
The Irish for litigant is dlíthí (pronounced “DLEE-hee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dlíthithe.
How do you pronounce dlíthí in Irish?
Dlíthí is said like “DLEE-hee” (IPA /ˈd̪ʲlʲiːhiː/).
What is the plural of litigant in Irish?
The plural of dlíthí is dlíthithe; with the article, na dlíthithe means “the litigants”. The genitive plural is dlíthithe, as in costais na ndlíthithe (the litigants' costs).
Why does dlíthí change to dhlíthí or ndlíthí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dlíthí becomes mo dhlíthí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndlíthí (eclipsis).
Is 'dlíthí' the same as 'dlíodóir'?
No. A 'dlíthí' is a litigant, someone taking or defending a lawsuit, while a 'dlíodóir' is a lawyer who represents them.
